Obi extends greetings to Muslims on Eid al-Fitr, encourages sustained Ramadan values beyond the holiday

Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has called upon Nigerian Muslims to continue embracing the principles of Ramadan even after the 30-day fasting period has come to an end.

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Obi extended his congratulations to the Muslim community as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a festival marking the successful completion of the sacred month of Ramadan, with a message of heartfelt joy and celebration.

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This occasion, according to Obi, serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of faith, discipline, selflessness, and devotion to Almighty Allah, highlighting the importance of these values in the lives of Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

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Throughout the month of Ramadan, Muslims have engaged in fasting, prayer, charity, and spiritual reflection, embodying values such as compassion, humility, patience, and solidarity that have the potential to inspire people of all backgrounds and faiths.

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Obi emphasized that these essential lessons should not be confined to the month of Ramadan, but rather should continue to guide the hearts, actions, and collective life of Nigerians as they navigate the challenges facing their nation.

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Nigeria is currently grappling with numerous challenges, including hardship, insecurity, and a pressing need for renewal, and Obi believes that the spirit of Eid can play a vital role in strengthening the resolve of its citizens to stand together in the face of adversity.

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He urged Nigerians to extend kindness to the vulnerable, promote peace across communities, reject division, and work tirelessly towards creating a just, equitable, and prosperous society where every citizen can thrive.

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Obi offered a prayer that Almighty Allah would accept the prayers and acts of worship of the Muslim community, forgive their shortcomings, and shower them and their families with mercy, while also granting the nation lasting peace, security, healing, and progress.

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In a message to the entire Muslim community, Obi wished them a joyous Eid, filled with renewed hope, good health, and abundant blessings, and expressed his hope that they would continue to build bridges of understanding, love, and unity as one people under God.

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Obi concluded his message with a festive greeting, saying "Eid Mubarak! Eid Sa’id!"