By Augustine Agwulonu
April 22 (Newshour.com.ng) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) rejoices with the Muslim Ummah, and all Nigerians, as they celebrate this year’s Eid El-Fitr, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
For Muslims all over the world, Ramadan, one of the five major pillars of Islam, is a sacred spiritual obligation, requiring abstinence, self-purification, discipline, reflection, gratitude and rededication to the will of the Almighty Allah.
The party stated this in a statement signed by Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka and made available to newsmen.
The statement read, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) rejoices with the Muslim Ummah, and all Nigerians, as they celebrate this year’s Eid El-Fitr, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
“For Muslims all over the world, Ramadan, one of the five major pillars of Islam, is a sacred spiritual obligation, requiring abstinence, self-purification, discipline, reflection, gratitude and rededication to the will of the Almigh
“It is hoped, fervently, that the lessons of this holy season will strengthen our resolve to pursue and attain higher and transcendental ideals, and help us rededicate to more wholesome and patriotic living.
“As we celebrate, may we show more love, respect, compassion, empathy and tolerance towards our fellow citizens irrespective of religion, ethnicity, and social circumstance and to demonstrate greater faith and hope in our country’s future of assured greatness especially with the Renewed Hope agenda of the incoming administration of our President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. May the blessings of Eid endure in our lives and nation.
“Eid Mubarak, dear compatriots!’
