The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has felicitated
with Muslims in Nigeria and around the world as they celebrate the
Eid-il-Fitri.
The festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN
President, the Christian religious body said it extends its warmest greetings
and felicitations to the President-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic
Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the entire
Muslim Ummah in Nigeria.
“We rejoice with them and pray that the blessings of God
will be with them now and always.
“Ramadan is a time of self-reflection and a renewed
commitment to living a life of piety and peace.
“It teaches us the importance of sacrifice, compassion, and
generosity towards others, especially the less privileged in our society.
“As we mark this important occasion, we must take the
opportunity to reflect on the lessons of Ramadan and the values that it teaches
us, which is love for one another and mutual understanding for a peaceful
society.
“Islam and Christianity share a lot of good virtues in
common and we must use our understanding of the Holy books to promote
inclusivity, and work towards building a more tolerant and egalitarian society
for us all.
“As we celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitri festival, we call on all
Nigerians to use this occasion to pray for our beloved country, for peace, and
for the prosperity of all our people,” he said.
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