PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES MUSLIMS ON EID-UL-MAULUD CELEBRATIONS 23-09-23
By Sadiq Aminu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Muslims to reflect on the lessons of Maulud for deep introspection and fervent prayers.
Congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, the President charged them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
In a statement, the President urges Muslims to make deliberate efforts to adhere to the teachings of Prophet.
He observes that there are great lessons of devotion, perseverance, tolerance, humility, and selflessness that can be learned from the life of the Prophet.
President Tinubu also urges religious leaders to use the period to pray for the country and to admonish their followers to take the appropriate lessons from Prophet Muhammad’s life in their commitment to the country.
“Nigeria has arrived at an important juncture. While the government is taking all necessary measures to make the country secure and economically viable, we need the full support of the citizenry in the form of patriotism, patience, and prayers. The light is certainly bright at the end of the tunnel,” the President affirmed.
President Tinubu further urges Muslims celebrating the Maulud festival to extend their hand of fellowship to the needy and vulnerable in the spirit of the season while praying for the country and its leaders.