Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on Muslims, especially the wealthy, to remember the less fortunate in their communities during the month of Ramadan. He emphasized the importance of prayers and urged Muslims to demonstrate love and kindness as taught by Prophet Mohammed.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has enjoined Muslims especially the rich ones, to remember the needy in their respective neighborhood especially during the month of Ramadan . The governor made this declaration on Sunday via a statement issued to felicitate with Muslims on the beginning of the month of Ramadan . DAILY POST reports that the crescent of the month of Ramadan , the ninth month of Islamic calendar has been sighted in Saudi Arabia which signified the beginning of Ramadan fast.
Makinde in the statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, described the holy month as a blessed month in which Allah rewards the worship of the Muslim Ummah. He charged Muslims to increase their prayers for the country and the state. Makinde while speaking further, urged Muslims especially the rich ones to remember the needy in their various neighborhoods. The governor also charged Muslims around the world to demonstrate the lessons of love, kindness and good neighbourliness as taught by Prophet Mohamme
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