Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2022 Eid el-Fitr celebration.
The felicitation is contained in a statement by the governor made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lafia.
The governor said for the past 29 days, Muslims the world over have observed the fasting in the sacred month of Ramadan in compliance with the Islamic injunction.
“As you are all aware, fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, aimed at strengthening our faith through spiritual engagements such as abstinence from eating, drinking and satisfying other desires from dawn to sunset.
“It also encompasses intense prayers, recitation and interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, as well as increased acts of kindness, charity and humility, among other moral virtues,” he added.
He implored all Muslims to remain steadfast in applying the virtues of Ramadan through sustained supplication, hospitality and good neighborliness, as well as imbibe the spirit of sharing in their daily lives.
Sule said: “As we celebrate this Sallah, I beseech you all to re-affirm your obedience to Allah’s injunctions as contained in the Holy Qur’an and follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam).
“It is also an obligation on us to pray for our leaders at all levels to govern with the fear of God and the virtues of justice, humility and service for the good of humanity.
“Let me also use this special occasion to call on my dear people of Nasarawa State to continue to accommodate each other’s beliefs and values in order to sustain peace, harmony, socio-cultural and economic prosperity.
“In this regard, I wish to assure our brothers from other regions in the country that Nasarawa State is a miniature society that accommodate all and sundry, irrespective of tribe, region, religion or any other creed,” Sule added.
He also urged citizens to ensure brotherly conduct in the evolving political activities to enable them elect leaders of their choice in an atmosphere of tranquility and stability.
He, therefore, appealed to all road users to obey traffic regulations and called on the Federal Road Safety Commission and other security agencies to intensify enforcement of the laws during this festive season and beyond. (NAN).
