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Eid el-Kabir: Ohere Felicitate With Muslims, Call For Unity, Love
The Senator Representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Engr. Abubakar Ohere has rejoice with the Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
Sen. Ohere noted that the period calls for sacrifice and commitment to the course of the Almighty Allah.
He called on Nigerian Muslims, especially those participating in this year’s Hajj, to redouble their prayers for the state and the country at large.
He called on Muslims to imbibe the habit of sacrifice and love for one another as characterized by the Holy Prophet, Muhammad (SAW).
The Senator said there is more that unites us as a people, hence the need for togetherness and peaceful coexistence.
"I urge Nigerians to conduct themselves in a patriotic manner as we have no other country we can call our own than Nigeria.
He said: “I congratulate my Muslim compatriots for marking this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. This is a time for us to be more united as a people.
“As Muslims, we must make frantic efforts to emulate the virtues of the Holy Prophet, whose life is a perfect example of what we all should be.
“The act of sacrifice, one of the major lessons of the Eid-el-Kabir, should be part of our lives. We must make sacrifices for ourselves, our families, our friends, our neighbours, our state, and of course, our country.
“I enjoin all of us to continue to be good citizens and make meaningful contributions for our continuous peaceful coexistence.”