Saraki urges Muslims to sustain the good values imbibed during Ramadan

A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast and urged them to sustain the good values they imbibed during the holy month.

Saraki in a statement by his media aide, Yusuf Olaniyonu, on Saturday noted that the holy month taught the Muslim faithful piety, self-denial, good neighbourliness, discipline, empathyn and caring for the underprivileged in the society.

He said if all the values were permanently sustained by Muslims, they would help to build a great country for the benefit of all.

He urged Muslims to continue to pray for Nigeria and the entire world in view of the challenges posed by the raging COVID-19 pandemic, including its impending socioeconomic implications. He said,

“This last Ramadan was very unique in that we observed it without all the normal gathering for Iftar, tarawih prayers, listening to tafsir and going for lesser hajj.

Also, as advised by both health and religious authorities, there will be no gathering for Eid prayers.

We all must, therefore, cooperate and work together to eliminate this pandemic and restore good health to our society.

I enjoin all Nigerians to use this period of the Eid-el-Fitri to rededicate ourselves to our country, pray for good health and a stronger economy that can withstand the post-COVID-19 socioeconomic challenges.”

Kaduna Christians felicitate with Muslims after successful Ramadan

The Chairman, Kaduna State CAN, Rev John Hayab, in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna, prayed that the sacrifices made, the prayers offered and all the worship for the peace and progress of Kaduna State, Nigeria and mankind be acceptable. He also prayed for God’s blessings and reward in abundance.

“This year’s Ramadan came at a very critical and trying moment for the entire world given the challenge and fear posed by the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

In spite of the trying situation, we are glad that you did not allow the prevailing challenge to rob you of the joy and blessings of this Holy month.

Therefore, we hopefully look forward to greater and more fruitful days together as we work to defeat the virus as well as promote peace, unity, and harmonious coexistence in all our communities.

Though we have been advised by medical experts and warned by states and national governments to stay at home so that we could prevent the spread of COVID 19, the ‘stay at home’ order should not be seen as a hindrance to a strong fraternity.

We may be socially and physically distancing ourselves from one another but in our hearts and spirit, we are together, celebrating and rejoicing with all Muslims,” he said.

Hayab explained that, amidst the lockdown, CAN Kaduna State felicitates with all Muslims in the state and wish them a blessed and prosperous life after the Ramadan and Sallah.