Oladunjoye made the call in a message on Friday.
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In his Sallah message to Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, Ajayi said the sacrifices of Muslims to nationhood should not be forgotten in a hurry.
A statement jointly signed by the Union’s Chairman, Dr. Qasim Akinreti, and Secretary, Comrade Alfred A. Odifa, described this year’s celebration as symbolic and an unusual festival of sacrifice occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world.
Governor Makinde said this in a Sallah message made public and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, on Thursday.
In his Sallah message to Muslim on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, Buhari said the outbreak of coronavirus has made it difficult for people to gather in places of worship as they are used to, urging worshipers to follow the guidelines for the safety of their lives and loved ones.
The APC leader felicitated with Muslim faithful all over the world and appealed to them to observe this Eid with caution and utmost respect.
Obi said in a message on Wednesday to mark the Eid-el-Kabir festivities by Muslims that poor leadership was threatening our nationhood and there was need to seek God’s intervention.
A check by the News Agency of Nigeria correspondent at the Okitipupa Central Mosque during the Jumat Service, revealed that water, soap and alcohol base hand sanitisers were provided for worshippers.
Obi, who was the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 General Elections, made the call in a statement on Saturday.
In a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare, the Ooni, who is the Co-Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers, explained that there are reasons to celebrate and thank the Almighty Allah for His goodness and mercies in every situations.
The Governor however called on Muslims to observe their Eid prayers at home as the ban on large social and religious gatherings — as is typical of the end of Ramadan prayers — remains in place as part of the measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
In a goodwill message signed by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia, he said Eid el-Fitr is a solid reassurance that with every challenge and difficulty comes respite, redemption and renewal.
The monarch asked the faithful across the 16 local government areas of the state to keep off from Eid praying grounds in compliance with government’s directive and experts advice on curbing further spread of Coronavirus pandemic.
The representative of Ekiti South Senatorial District, Biodun Olujimi, has urged Muslims to pray for Nigeria, especially in the face of COVID-19 challenges.
Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, has felicitated with the Muslim faithful and assured them of safety during the holy month.
An Islamic Human Rights Organisation, Muslim Rights Concern, on Friday appealed to muslims to extend the Ramadan feeding and other charity programmes to people of all faith.
Alhaji Daud Akinola, the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, has urged Muslims to adhere strictly to all government directives aimed at curtailing the spread of COVID-19 during the forthcoming Ramadan.
Amidst reports that a few Muslims still insist on conducting congregational prayers, particularly the weekly Friday Jumu‘ah prayer, despite the ravaging Coronavirus in all parts of the globe, an Islamic human rights group, Muslim Rights Concern, has warned them to eschew extreme positions in matters of religion.
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday suspended all religious gatherings above 50 persons in the state for the next four weeks with immediate effect.
Pastor Yohanna Buru, the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intercessory Ministry, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, on Wednesday expressed delight at the large turnout of Muslims to celebrate Christmas with Christians in Kaduna.