Eid-el-Kabir: Imbibe teachings of Holy Prophet, Gbajabiamila tells Muslims

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has urged Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad as the nation celebrates this year’s Eid -el-Kabir with the rest of the World.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker, who is in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, said that the teachings of the Holy Prophet should also be replicated by all Nigerians.

According to him, “I greet and rejoice with all our citizens of the Islamic faith and entire people of Nigeria in general as we celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.

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“Today, as we celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir, I urge us to allow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad to reflect in our daily relationships with our fellow men.

” Eid-el Kabir is a festival of sacrifice, and it reminds us of the need for sacrifice and obedience.

“It is my strong belief that if the charity and generosity displayed by the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) to the less-privileged and the community are replicated by every one of us, the greatness Nigeria desires is assured.

“As we go out to observe the Eid-el Kabir, I also urge our entire Muslim community and our pilgrims, who are preparing to return home, having completed the Hajj, to pray for the unity and prosperity of Nigeria.

“I also urge us to celebrate the festival with all modesty and the knowledge that the period is meant to share and show love,” the Speaker said and prayed for Allah’s blessings to be on Nigeria and Nigerians.

“It is my prayer that we shall celebrate many more Eid-el-Kabir on earth. Happy Eid-Ee-Kabir.”