The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has urged Muslim faithful to uphold the lessons of the just concluded Ramadan fast.
Bello gave the advice while addressing newsmen shortly after observing the Eid prayer at the National Eid Ground, on Monday in Abuja.
The minister emphasised the need for Muslims and all Nigerians to continue to pray for unity, security and prosperity in the country.
He commended the Federal Government and leadership of the security agencies for their dedications towards ensuring security of lives and property in the country.
Bello also thanked the entire residents of FCT for their support to President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and the FCT Administration.
“First and foremost, we thank Allah, the most high for having made it possible for us to come out today to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr.
“As you can see for many years, I think the kind of gathering we saw today has been unprecedented and this is all as a mark of appreciation and thanks to God Almighty.
“Because two years ago, we couldn’t come out for Eid. As a matter of fact even last year the number of people that came out was minimal due to COVID-19 pandemic.
“So, we need to thank Allah almighty that has shown us this day and also makes us to conquer the COVID-19.
“As the Imam said in his sermon, Ramadan represent a watershed in the life of a Muslim. During the last 30 days, we prayed, fast and solicited Allah to provide all our needs,” he said.
According to Bello, the most important thing now is going forward for us to practicalise all what we learn during the last one month.
Earlier in his sermon, the spritual guide (Murshid) of the Abuja National Mosque, Prof. Shehu Galadanci, who led the two-raka’at prayer, admonished Muslims to fear Allah and continue to uphold the virtues of Ramadan.
Galadanci also prayed for an end to insecurity and other challenges bedeviling the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eid prayer was attended by thousands of Muslim faithful including top government functioneries, men and women as well as young and old.
(NAN)