Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has extended warm greetings and felicitations to all Muslim faithful in Rivers State and across Nigeria, as they celebrate Eid-el Kabir, the Festival of Sacrifice.
Key Highlights:
- Siminalayi Fubara congratulated Muslims on the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
- He urged Nigerians to reflect on sacrifice, unity, compassion, and generosity.
- Fubara praised the Muslim community for supporting peace and development in Rivers State.
- He called for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among all faiths.
- The governor encouraged citizens to support the less privileged during the celebration.
Gov. Fubara described the feast as a season that calls on everyone, irrespective of faith, to have a deep reflection on the values of sacrifice, compassion, generosity, and unity.
The governor also expressed gratitude to the Muslim community for its contributions to the peace, economic growth, and social harmony of Rivers State.
According to him, the celebration of Eid -el-Kabir should be a moment for all Muslims and non-Muslims alike, to reaffirm their commitment to peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and collective progress.
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He enjoined them to ensure that diversity in faith does not become a source of division, but of strength to enhance peaceful coexistence.
“As you gather with family, friends, and neighbours to share meals and offer prayers, I urge you to extend hands of kindness to the less privileged in our midst.
“Let the spirit of sacrifice that defines this festival inspire us to give more, forgive more, and love more.
“On this sacred occasion, I pray that Almighty Allah accepts your sacrifices, forgives your shortcomings, and grants you and your families peace, good health, and abundant blessings.
“May the lessons of Eid-el Kabir guide us all as we work to make Rivers State and Nigeria a place of justice, prosperity, and unity for every citizen,” he said.
