The Minority Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Osita Ngwu, has congratulated Muslims as they mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
Ngwu, in a congratulatory message, said Eid-el-Kabir celebration was a time of sacrifice, love, harmony and urged Nigerians, to keep up their peaceful coexistence and to love and care for one another.
He called on Nigerians to use the occasion and be their brother’s keeper and be charitable to one another, especially those in difficulties.
Ngwu urged Muslims and Nigerians in general to keep up their prayers for the country’s advancement and peace.
The statement read in part, “I congratulate our Muslims brothers and sisters as they mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. The occasion calls for reflection on the significance of the sacrifice epitomised by Eid. We should show love and care to our neighbours and others while celebrating this spiritually important event. I urge Muslims to promote the good virtues of Islam through personal examples and practice.”
