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GOV. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged Muslims to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, tolerance, humility and peaceful coexistence as they celebrate the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir festival.
Sule made the call in his Sallah message to the people of the state on Wednesday in Lafia.
He congratulated the Muslim faithful in the state and across the world for witnessing the celebration, which he described as a reminder of obedience and total submission to the will of Allah.
The governor said that Eid-el-Kabir symbolises the faith and sacrifice demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim, urging Muslims to uphold selflessness, brotherhood and adherence to Allah’s commandments.
He called on the Ummah to reflect on their relationship with Allah and fellow human beings towards promoting righteous living, love and harmony in society.
“Accordingly, I appeal to us all to continue to preach peace, show love, understanding, tolerance and good neighbourliness among ourselves,” he said.
Sule also urged residents to pray for pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, expressing hope that their prayers would contribute to the peace, unity and development of the country.
The governor prayed that Almighty Allah would accept their acts of worship and reward them abundantly.
He further advised Muslims to remain steadfast in observing the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and continue to seek God’s guidance and protection.
The governor also appealed to motorists and other road users to obey traffic regulations during the festive period.
He called on officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps and other security agencies to intensify enforcement of traffic and security measures to ensure a hitch-free celebration.
Sule wished Muslims in the state a peaceful and successful Eid-el-Kabir celebration. (NAN)
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