Ekiti: Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has extended his felicitation to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of year 2025 Eid-el-Kabir festival. In a goodwill message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji highlighted the significance of Eid-el-Kabir as a festival of sacrifice and joy for the Muslim faithful.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the governor congratulated Muslims in the state and Nigeria for witnessing another Eid-el-Kabir. He emphasized that sacrifice is often the price to pay for victory, fulfillment, success, profit, and joy, as illustrated by the story of Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah’s command to sacrifice his son Ishmael, who was ultimately replaced with a ram.
The governor enjoined Muslims to imbibe the core lesson of Eid-el-Kabir, which is total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, a submission that he said brings rewards. Oyebanji also stressed the importance of love, brotherhood, and peaceful coexistence among Muslims and adherents of other religions in the state.
He equally emphasized the need for collective efforts in the task of developing Ekiti, describing the Muslim Community as an important partner in elevating the state to a higher level of development. He urged the Muslim Ummah in the state not to relent in supporting his administration and that of President Bola Tinubu with prayers, expressing optimism for a brighter and glorious future.
The governor also encouraged Muslims to celebrate in moderation and extend love to neighbors, especially the less privileged, as advised by the holy book. ‘We wish the Muslim Ummah in our dear state and in Nigeria a happy Sallah and pray that God accepts our sacrifices as an act of Ibadah,’ he said.