The Chairman of Ibadan Northwest Local Government, Alh AbdulRahman Olanrewaju Adepoju has congratulated Muslim faithful across the globe on this year’s Eid el kabir celebrations urging them to imbibe the lessons of total submission and obedience to the will of Almighty Allah.
This was contained in his goodwill message to mark the Eid el kabir celebrations.
According to the Council Boss, Eid ul Adha is the Holy Islamic festival to commemorate the obedience and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim to Allah and his readiness to sacrifice his son, hence, Muslims should ensure that they truly imbibe the virtues of Prophet Ibrahim who in obedience to God’s directive was willingly ready to sacrifice his only son in fulfillment of his promise to Allah.
The Chairman added that beyond the sacrifice, Muslims should not relent in praying for peace, unity and religious tolerance which are essential to sustaining the glory of the Nation. He further charged all and sundry to promote and spread love among one another in order to consolidate the nations unity.
The Chairman further congratulated His Excellency, Engr Oluwaseyi Makinde on this year’s Eid el kabir festival. He likened the selfless services and fulfillment of campaign promises of the Governor to that of Prophet Ibrahim who inspite of all odds fulfilled his promise to Almighty Allah.
Alh Adepoju prayed to Allah to reward His Excellency bountifully and preserve everyone to witness many of Eid el kabir festivals in years to come.
The Council Boss also charged the well to do in the society to be cheerful givers during the festive period. He reiterated that they should endeavor to put smiles on the faces of the less privileged. He said “no matter how little, let the needy around you feel the waves of the festive season”.
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