Federal government has declared Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May, 2020 as public holidays to mark this year’s EIDUL-FITRI Celebration.
The 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.
Aregbesola, in a statement signed Thursday in Abuja, on behalf of the Minister by the Ministry’s director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, called on Muslim to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
While expressing his concern about the spate of ethnic conflicts that has resurfaced in some parts of Northern Nigeria in recent times, the minister advised Nigerians to see themselves as a single entity hence, learn to tolerate one another despite their ethnic and religious differences.
The statement 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.
He commended the security agencies for the successes recorded so far 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.
The Minister 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, 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.”
Gnb News wishes all our Esteemed Muslim Readers a Happy Eidul- Fitr Celebration.
