The All Progressives Congress, APC, has extended it’s heartfelt wishes to Muslims nationwide on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr.
In a press statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Felix Morka, Esq. said the APC rejoices with Muslim compatriots, marking the end of Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
“Eid el-Fitr is the breaking of the month-long fasting, marking the official end of Ramadan, which recalls the revealing of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad,” the statement read.
The party urged Muslim faithful to continue embodying virtues of self-denial, humility, love, kindness, charity, and forgiveness, while also calling for prayers for the nation’s unity, security, and progress.
The statement read in full “The All Progressives Congress (APC) rejoices with our Muslim compatriots, on the joyous occasion of Eid el-fitr.
“Eid el-fitr is the breaking of the month-long fasting, marking the official end of Ramadan, which recalls the revealing of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. The sunrise-to-sunset fast leading to this celebration is usually characterised by repentance, supplications, piety, charity, spiritual upliftment and total devotion to Allah.
“As we celebrate, we urge our Muslim faithful to continue to lead lives that exemplify such timeless virtues as self-denial, more prayers for humility, love, kindness charity and forgiveness. We call for prayers for nation’s unity, security and progress.
“And may the celebration strengthen bonds of selfless love, charity and kindness among families, neighbours the less-privileged.
“Barka de Sallah, dear compatriots!”
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