President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan greets all Muslims in
Nigeria as they join the global Islamic community to begin this year’s Ramadan
fasting.
As they start the annual month-long fast which is one of the
Five Pillars of Islam, President Jonathan urges all Nigerian Muslims to offer
special prayers during the period for peace, stability and progress in the
country.
Noting that the Ramadan fast teaches Muslims to practice
piety, self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, tolerance, justice, fairness
and empathy for the less fortunate in society, the President calls on all Nigerian
adherents of the Islamic faith to reflect on these edifying lessons as they
fast and make them a greater part of their daily lives to promote peaceful
co-existence and greater unity amongst the diverse groups in Nigeria.
Against the background of recent security challenges in parts
of the country, President Jonathan assures the Islamic faithful in the affected
areas that every possible effort will be made to ensure that they observe the
Ramadan rites of spiritual reflection, supplication, good deeds, charity and
worship without hindrance.
The President prays that God Almighty will grant the prayers
of Nigerians during Ramadan and reward the entire nation with multiple
blessings as well as greater peace, security, political stability, unity and
faster socio-economic development.
He wishes the Muslim community a successful and spiritually
rewarding Ramadan.
Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the
President
(Media &
Publicity)
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