Obokun Caretaker Chairman, Hon. Pastor Francis Olajire Agboola has congratulated the Muslim Ummah for witnessing this year’s Eid-El-Kabir festival.
The Chairman in a goodwill message released by by his media team urged Muslims to imbibe the lessons of love and sacrifices which the season symbolizes as they celebrate.
He urged charged them on the need to reflect on the significance of the sacrifice epitomized by the festival as well as promote the virtues of Islam.
Hon. Pastor Francis Olajire Agboola urged the Muslim faithful to learn from Prophet Ibrahim who surrendered to the will of the Almighty Allah by sacrificing his son Ishmael based on Allah’s injunction.
He said Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience, which was a test of faith, turned what was thought to be a loss to a great gain noting that sacrifices, when done in good faith, produces positive results.
The Chairman appreciated the Muslim Community for the support given to his administration through prayer, counsels and solidarity which he said he would not be taken for granted. He also thanked them for living in peace and harmony with other adherents of other religions.
He urged the Muslim pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj to use the opportunity of their presence in the holy land to pray for peace, progress and prosperity of the state and Nigeria as a whole.
“As we celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, it is my sincere wish that we celebrate in moderation, reflect on the lessons of the Eid-el-Kabir festival, show love to one another, work and pray for the greater level of prosperity for our dear local government, state and country”.
“May God accept our worship as an act of ‘Ibadah. Happy Sallah”, the statement added.
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