President Bola Tinubu urged Muslims nationwide on Tuesday to imbibe tolerance and patience like Prophet Ibrahim did and to remember the less fortunate as they celebrate another Eid.
The President stated this while wishing Muslims in the country a happy Eid-el-Kabir.
Tinubu said Eid-el-Kabir, which falls on the first ten days of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, is an occasion for Muslims to demonstrate mercy and compassion to their fellow people.
He described Eid as a holiday of sacrifice and entire obedience to Allah, as illustrated by Prophet Ibrahim’s remarkable action.
“As we immerse ourselves in the joy of this moment and celebrate, let us remember those who may not be as fortunate like us,” Tinubu said in his maiden Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians titled ‘We must multiply out good deeds.’
The President said, “I join Muslims in Nigeria and all over the world in observance of Eid-el-Kabir.
“We must thank Almighty Allah for the grace to witness another Eid.”
“There is no greater sense of duty ever recorded in history outside the ennobling example of Prophet Ibrahim in offering his only son Ismail as a sacrifice to Allah,” the President stated.
“We must imbibe and manifest those values inherent in Prophet Ibrahim’s life, namely, complete devotion to Allah, tolerance, patience, perseverance, selflessness, love, and compassion,” He advised.
He urged greater charity among the faithful, saying, “Let us endeavor to multiply good deeds with our kindness to our fellow Muslims and others by helping and supporting the weak and vulnerable in our communities.”
“By so doing, we showcase the values and virtues of our faith,” he added.
Addressing the economic challenges Nigerians are facing, he affirmed his administration’s determination to ease their daily lives and procure a better future.
Tinubu stated that while all Nigerians face current issues, they must approach the future with enthusiasm and Renewed Hope, believing that the country’s tomorrow will be better and brighter.
“At the moment, our country is going through some challenges, especially with our struggling economy and simmering security challenges.
“While I acknowledge all of these, I want to assure you that they are not insurmountable.
“I am working day and night with my team, fleshing out solutions. We have started with the decisions taken so far to reform our economy and remove all impediments to growth,” he assured.
“I wish you all a happy Sallah celebration,” he concluded.
