To promote tolerance and peace in the society, wealthy individuals have been urged to embrace the spirit of empathy and charity by reaching out to the less privileged and people of other faiths during this festive season.
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani gave the advice in his Sallah message, shortly after observing the Eid prayer at Sultan Bello Eid ground, Unguwar Sarki, Kaduna.
While emphasizing on the importance of justice and fairness especially between leaders and their subjects, the Governor noted that Kaduna State has not witnessed any crises in the last two years as a result of peaceful coexistence among the diverse ethno-religious people of the state.
He charged the people to maintain the current bond of friendships and brotherhood among themselves to enable government deliver more dividends of democracy.
Kaduna State First Lady, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani has urged Muslims to be prayerful, live in peace and renewed faith in Almighty Allah.
Similarly, Muslims in Kaduna South Local Government Area have joined the global Muslim community in celebrating Eid-el-Kabir, observing the festivity in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
The Eid prayer at Makera Eid ground was led by the Chief Imam, who delivered a sermon emphasizing the significance of sacrifice, compassion, and peaceful coexistence.
Among the dignitaries in attendance was the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Dahiru Liman, who participated in the congregational prayers.
Addressing journalists after the prayer session, Speaker Liman called on Muslims to use the occasion to pray for lasting peace in Kaduna State and Nigeria as a whole.
The Speaker extended his felicitations to the people of Kaduna State, urging them to embrace the spirit of brotherhood and continue living in harmony.
In a related development, People of Kajuru Emirate Council in Kajuru Local Government area of Kaduna State have been called upon to support government programs and policies for the development of the area.
The Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Council, Mr Dauda Madaki made the call while addressing Muslims Faithful of Kajuru Emirate who joined in celebrating the Eid-il-Kabir at the emir’s palace in Kajuru.
Speaking after the two Raka’at prayer, the Chief Imam of Izala and Dariqa of Kasuwan Magani mosque reminded Muslims on the need to assist the less privileged.
Addressing the people at the emir’s palace, the Chairman of Kajuru local Government Council, Mr. Dauda Madaki congratulated Muslims in the area for witnessing this year’s Eid-il-Kabir calling on them to support the present administration for more developmental programs.
Mr. madaki encouraged Muslims to use the period to pray for the peace and unity of Kajuru, Kaduna state and Nigeria as a whole.
In his sallah message, the emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu lauded the Council Chairman for celebrating sallah in his emirate and called on people of the area to continue to remain peaceful for the progress of the emirate and the local government.
Alhaji Alhassan Adamu also enjoined parents to ensure they enroll their children in schools to acquire western and Islamic education.