Kwara state citizens have been urged to continue tolerating each other and be one another’s keepers. A two term house of representatives member, who was also the PDP senatorial candidate for Kwara North in 2019 election, Hon. Zakari Mohammed, said this in his message to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 1441AH Eid-il-Fitr.
The parliamentarian who congratulated Muslims on a successful completion of the fasting said the lesson of the Ramadan must be fully embraced.
In a statement made available to the press, Zakari said the festive period is a time for sober reflection on the virtues of forgiveness, kindness and good neighborliness. He said Kwara state is blessed to be disparate in nature where unity in diversity is its main philosophy.
He said, “I congratulate and greet our brothers and sisters who have observed the Ramadan fast with abstinence, sacrifice, and deep devotion despite the dreadful COVID-19 ravaging the world. The goals of all faiths are to make us better human beings who love the Almighty and also love mankind. This year’s Sallah is thus a celebration of all we hold dear: mercy, hope, love, and respect for one another irrespective of our differences.”
Mai Ja'ama who commended Muslims for working towards peace said he would continue to support such efforts. He noted that some people would seek to divide the citizens along sectarian lines but that tolerance is key to a healthy coexistence. He said, “this is a perfect day to recommit ourselves to things that bind us together.
He said, “we all have to come together at this trying time, confront those things that seek to divide us. Islam is a religion of peace as its tenets dictate. We must continue to build on this unique ties to deepen love, peace, and unity.”
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