Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the end of the 30-day Ramadan fasting and prayers.
He enjoined Muslims in the state to continue on the path of spirituality, peaceful co-existence and to remain tolerant of other religious denominations, saying that the state was noted for religious harmony.
In a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu prayed for Lagosians and Nigerians as a whole to witness and celebrate more Eid-el-Fitri in good health and prosperity.
The Governor said that observing Ramadan is very significant to Muslims across the world as one of the five pillars of Islam, which teaches abstinence from worldly pleasures, steadfastness in prayers and total submission to the will of Allah in accordance with the Quranic injunctions.
While stressing the need for a peaceful society, Sanwo-Olu urged Muslims as well as other religious denominations in the country to continue to offer prayers for peace and stability in Nigeria, adding that all hands must be on deck to address the growing challenges of insecurity and other burning issues in the nation.
He said: “As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitri worldwide, I want to join millions of people around the world to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in Lagos State and in Nigeria, Eid Mubarak. We thank God for sparing our lives to witness and celebrate the Year 2022 Eid-el-Fitri.
“For the Muslims, Eid celebration is very unique. It is a feast to mark the end of a month-long spiritual renewal after 30 days of fasting, prayers and other spiritual activities.
“I want to urge my dear Muslim brothers and sisters to continue to emulate the good virtues inherent in Ramadan, such as helping the poor and the vulnerable in the society, offering gratitude to Allah, showing compassion and generosity to one another, among other good deeds that guide your faith”.
