EIDUL-FITR CELEBRATION: FG DECLARES 25 AND 26 MAY, 2020 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
“Replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace
and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be
upon Him)”….. Interior Minister enjoins Muslim faithful.
“The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians”.
The Minister, who called on them to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), also expressed his concern about the spate of ethnic conflicts that has resurfaced in some parts of Northern Nigeria in recent times.
In the statement which was issued and signed by Mohammed Manga, Director of Press and Public Relations, Aregbesola advised Nigerians to see themselves as a single entity and thus, learn to tolerate one another despite their ethnic and religious differences.
As part of his admonition to Muslims on the celebration of Eidul-Fitr and his emphasis on individual responsibility for adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines and regulations, the Minister reminded them to always obey constituted authorities as stated in the Glorious Qu’ran 4:59 where Allah says:
Ogbeni Aregbesola therefore, wished all Muslims a happy Eidul -Fitr Celebration.
“The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians”.
“Expresses concern about the spate of ethnic conflicts
that has resurfaced in some parts of Northern Nigeria in recent times”.
Monday
25 and Tuesday 26 May, 2020 have been declared as Public Holidays by the
Federal Government of Nigeria to mark this year’s EIDUL-FITR Celebration.
In
a statement issued on Thursday, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf
Aregbesola, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government,
congratulated all Muslim faithful for the successful completion of the Ramadan
fast.
The Minister, who called on them to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), also expressed his concern about the spate of ethnic conflicts that has resurfaced in some parts of Northern Nigeria in recent times.
In the statement which was issued and signed by Mohammed Manga, Director of Press and Public Relations, Aregbesola advised Nigerians to see themselves as a single entity and thus, learn to tolerate one another despite their ethnic and religious differences.
Ogbeni
Aregbesola further assured Nigerians that the administration of President
Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with
the cooperation of all Nigerians.
While
commending the security agencies for the successes so far recorded in the fight
against the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, he advised Nigerians to
take responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and also stay
safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene,
as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.
As part of his admonition to Muslims on the celebration of Eidul-Fitr and his emphasis on individual responsibility for adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines and regulations, the Minister reminded them to always obey constituted authorities as stated in the Glorious Qu’ran 4:59 where Allah says:
“O
ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and those charged with
authority among you. If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to
Allah and His Messenger, if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: That is
best, and most suitable for final determination”.
Ogbeni Aregbesola therefore, wished all Muslims a happy Eidul -Fitr Celebration.
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