President Bola Tinubu has extended his felicitations to the Muslim community in Nigeria on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In his message, the President emphasized that Eid-el-Kabir, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” represents the virtues of sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu urged Muslim faithful to reflect deeply on the significance of the festival. He called on them to embody the spirit of the occasion, which is marked by acts of devotion and sacrifice. The President also offered prayers, asking that Allah accept the supplications and acts of obedience made by the Muslim community during this holy period.
Furthermore, President Tinubu assured the citizens that their sacrifices and high expectations would not be in vain. He expressed his commitment to addressing the challenges facing the nation and working diligently towards fulfilling the aspirations of all Nigerians.
This message comes as part of the President’s broader effort to connect with the populace and reinforce his administration’s dedication to the principles of faith, unity, and progress. The statement reflects a tone of hope and encouragement, aiming to inspire collective efforts towards national development during this significant religious celebration.
The statement reads, “President Bola Tinubu celebrates with the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty.
“The President congratulates the Muslim faithful and prays that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience. The President emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to bring about great change.”
Tinubu also urged Muslims to pray for peace in the country while celebrating with their families.
“President Tinubu calls on citizens to spare a prayer for the nation for continuous peace and stability while working according to purpose in promoting unity, peace, and progress.
“The President acknowledges the sacrifices that Nigerians have made in the past one year as his administration sets the nation on a firm pedestal of growth and development,” he pleaded.
He, however, assured Nigerians positive outcomes of his reforms to ease the current hardships Nigerians are experiencing.
He stated, “President Tinubu affirms that the sacrifices and great expectations of citizens will not come to nought as already propitious outcomes are beginning to manifest with the economy strengthening and vibrancy returning to critical sectors.
“The President reassures Nigerians that his administration is prioritizing their physical, social, and economic security and will not relent on this noble endeavour.
“President Tinubu wishes Nigerians happy Sallah celebrations.”
On Friday, the Federal Government declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.
