“This sickness has touched Muslims, Christians as well as those who profess no religion at all. It has descended on both the high and the not-so-high. We have lost friends and loved ones. Too many people have died and far too many good people...
In a goodwill message made available from his Media Office by Mr. Tunde Rahman, the former Lagos governor said the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic has made it more compelling for Nigerians to rekindle in themselves greater commitment.
“Thus, this Eid shall not be a moment of vigorous celebration simply because it is our tradition to do so. The pressing weight of events compels us to rekindle in ourselves a greater commitment to the true spirit and reason for this holy observance.“Coming as the end of religious activities spanning the first 10 days of the Islamic Month of Dhul Hijjah, Eid-el-Kabir enjoins us as Muslims to show mercy and compassion to our fellow human beings.
“Although prospective pilgrims from Nigeria and other parts of the world cannot physically participate in this year’s Hajj, we must still walk in the spirit of the Hajj and conduct ourselves according to the compassionate ways of Almighty Allah.
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