Sanwo-Olu tells Muslims to be tolerant of other religions
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday implored Muslims faithful to remain tolerant of other religious denominations in the state.
Mr Sanwo-Olu, in his Eid-el-Fitri message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, congratulated Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful, in the country as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which marked the end of the 30 days of Ramadan fasting and prayers.
He urged Muslims in Lagos State to continue on the path of spirituality, peaceful co-existence and to remain tolerant of other religious denominations, as Lagos was noted for religious harmony.
The governor prayed for Lagos residents and Nigerians as a whole to witness and celebrate more Eid-el-Fitri in good health and prosperity.
He said that observing Ramadan was very significant to Muslims across the world, as one of the five pillars of Islam, which enjoined abstinence from worldly pleasures, steadfastness in prayers and total submission to the will of Allah, in accordance with the Quranic injunctions.
Mr Sanwo-Olu, while stressing the need for a peaceful society, urged Muslims as well as other religious denominations in the country to continue to offer prayers for continued peace and stability in Nigeria.
He said that all hands must be on deck to address the growing challenge of insecurity and other burning issues in the nation.
“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitri worldwide, I want to join millions of people around the world to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in Lagos State and in Nigeria, Eid Mubarak. We thank God for sparing our lives to witness and celebrate the Year 2022 Eid-el-Fitri.
“For the Muslims, Eid celebration is very unique. It is a feast to mark the end of a month-long spiritual renewal after 30 days of fasting, prayers and other spiritual activities.
“’I want to urge my dear Muslim brothers and sisters to continue to emulate the good virtues inherent in Ramadan.
“Those virtues such as helping the poor and the vulnerable in the society, offering gratitude to Allah, showing compassion and generosity to one another, among other good deeds that guide your faith must be emulated,” Sanwo-Olu said.
(NAN)
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