President Bola Tinubu observed this years Eid-el-Fitr prayer on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at the Dodan Barracks Mosque prayer ground in Lagos along with other Muslim faithfuls .
Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts worldwide on Wednesday to celebrate Eid-El-Fitr festivities
Some of the dignitaries who observed the Eid-El-Fitr prayer with the President include the deputy governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat; former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola; among others.
The Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheikh Sulaiman Oluwatoyin Abou-Nolla, in his message, said that the festivity promotes a culture of sacrifice, unity and tolerance among Muslim faithful.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the prayers, President Tinubu again urged Nigerians to continue to show resilience, and patriotism, as well as keep hope alive as the nation navigates socio-economic challenges.
“The kind of resilience, sacrifice, endurance that we have, we should preserve that for the country. Be a kind and cheerful giver, love our country better than any other country – that is the only one that we have.
“And we must continue to protect the integrity of our government and leadership. The new hope is alive, well and fine, and Nigerians should continue to be very hopeful.
“Without hope, there is no salvation, without hope, there is no development, without hope, there is no life,” Tinubu said.
This year’s Eid-El-Fitr, which means “festival of breaking fast”, climaxed the month-long Ramadan fast which started on March 11, 2024, when the moon was sighted.
The fasting ended on Tuesday after the moon was not sighted on Monday, prompting Saudi Arabia and the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, to declare Wednesday (today) as Eid-El-Fitr celebration day.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had sent greetings to Muslim Ummah at Eid-el-Fitr, the auspicious occasion that signifies the end of Ramadan.
A hallowed season that signified total submission to God Almighty and to His command of sacrifice and service to humankind.
He also greeted the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and all around the world, praying that their supplications and sacrifices this season and even after would receive the fitting rewards from the Almighty Allah.
As he emphasized during an iftar with Nigeria’s leaders of thought and conscience, President Tinubu appealed to all citizens to come together and rededicate themselves to the noble duty of building the nation, stating: “We are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay; we build it the way we desire.”
The President prayed that the lessons, blessings, and the joys of this season would “abide with us always while wishing Nigerians, Happy Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.”