From Taiye Joseph Ilorin
Muslims across Kwara State joined their counterparts worldwide to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, with clerics and political leaders calling for the sustenance of virtues imbibed during the holy month of Ramadan.
The Eid prayer, signalling the end of the fasting period, was observed at various prayer grounds across the state. In Ilorin, the capital city, the two-rakah prayer was led by the Imam Imale, Sheikh Abdulhameed Abdullahi, at the Yidi praying ground.
Delivering his sermon, the cleric urged faithful not to abandon the spiritual discipline cultivated during Ramadan. He emphasised the need for continued kindness, unity, and support for the less privileged, while also praying for lasting peace and development in Kwara State.
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Similarly, the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, congratulated Muslims on successfully completing the Ramadan fast, describing the period as one of reflection, compassion, and renewed devotion to Allah.
“Ramadan is not only a time of abstinence but also a period of deep reflection, compassion, discipline and renewed devotion to Allah,” he said, urging Muslims to uphold “piety, humility, generosity, tolerance, and love for one another” beyond the fasting period.
He further called for peaceful coexistence across religious and ethnic lines, noting that “Nigeria’s strength lies in its diversity,” and appealed to citizens to shun actions capable of disrupting public order.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, also extended greetings to the Muslim community, praying for the acceptance of their acts of worship.
“I pray to Allaah to accept our worship and our supplication… and to give us the grace to remain faithful and submissive to Him,” the governor said, encouraging adherence to the good conduct learned during Ramadan.
On his part, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, urged Muslims to continue promoting unity, compassion, and selflessness.
“May Almighty Allah accept all our acts of worship and grant us the grace to carry on the lessons of unity, compassion, brotherhood, and sacrifice beyond the sacred month,” he said.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Abubakar Sulaiman, reminded Muslims that the end of Ramadan does not signal the end of good deeds.
“The end of Ramadan is not an end to good deeds towards humanity and worship of Allah,” he cautioned, urging continued charity, especially in view of prevailing economic challenges.
Former University of Ilorin Vice Chancellor, Shuaib Abdulraheem, advised residents, particularly youths, to celebrate responsibly and prioritise safety.
“It is only in good health and safety that the Eid celebration can be truly enjoyed,” he said, urging motorists to obey traffic regulations.
Meanwhile, Senator Saliu Mustapha called on Muslims to remain committed to the values of devotion, compassion, and self-discipline cultivated during Ramadan.
He described Eid as a period for gratitude and reflection, urging the faithful to uphold the lessons learned for the overall good of society.
Across the state, the Eid celebration was marked peacefully, with leaders unanimously emphasising unity, tolerance, and sustained acts of charity as essential to building a more harmonious society.
