Eid-el-maulud: Gov Soludo congratulates Muslims

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has congratulated all Muslim brothers and sisters in Anambra State and across Nigeria as they celebrate this year’s Eid el-Maulud festival.

In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo described Eid el-Maulud as a significant occasion marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and serving as a reminder of his exemplary life, teachings, and the virtues of Islam, including peace, love, and brotherhood.

Governor Soludo urged the Muslim Ummah to reflect on the Prophet’s message of unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.

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He emphasized the importance of fostering harmony, understanding, and mutual respect among people of all faiths in Anambra State and Nigeria as a whole.

The Governor also called on the Muslim community to use this period of celebration to pray for the peace, progress, and prosperity of Anambra State and Nigeria, while extending a hand of fellowship to the needy and vulnerable in society.

As Governor Soludo wished the Muslim Ummah a joyous and blessed Eid el-Maulud celebration, he prayed that this occasion would inspire a renewed commitment to the ideals of Islam and contribute to the overall well-being of the state and the nation.

The message was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists in Awka on Monday by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime.