Eid Al-Adha: Remain Prayerful, Atiku Tells Muslims

Posted by Nwa Diokpa Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has tasked Nigerians to seek God’s blessings to push Nigeria “to a path of peace, harmony, and prosperity”.

In a statement felicitating Muslims on the Eid-el-Kabir festival, Abubakar stated that the importance of the celebration is about the “profitability of being patient with God in our affairs as human beings, and most especially, as Muslims”.
He tasked Muslims to take a lesson of forbearance from the “sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim” by being kind and generous to their neighbours.
“The scriptures of all prophets of Allah are replete with good examples of how they related with everyone during their lifetimes,” Abubakar said.
“We are also enjoined to follow the footsteps of the prophets, especially Prophet Muhammad, which means that we must live our everyday life as a sacrifice, not just for our families, but the communities where we find ourselves.”

The former vice president further asked Muslims in Nigeria to pray for the country at various Eid prayer grounds, saying, “Nigeria is currently in need of prayers. We must continue to ask God Almighty to show His blessings upon the country and to elevate Nigeria to a path of peace, harmony, and prosperity.”