Eid-al-Adha: Reps Minority Caucus felicitates with Muslim faithful across Nigeria

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has extended warm greetings to Muslims across the country on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, a festival that commemorates the unwavering faith and selfless sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him) in obedience to the will of Allah.

The goodwill message was contained in a Sallah statement jointly signed by leaders of the Caucus namely! Rep. O.K. Chinda, Minority Leader, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Isa J.C, Minority Whip, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki, Deputy Minority Leader and Rt. Hon. George Ozodinobi, Deputy Minority Whip.

In the message, the lawmakers emphasized the profound spiritual and moral significance of the occasion.

They said, “This act of worship and sacrifice exhibited by the Prophet has become a reference point for all of mankind in how we are to obey and serve God Almighty at all times and in all conditions. The universality of this occasion also draws all of humanity together in a remarkable celebration of our commonness as human beings.”

They however urged Nigerians to use the celebration as a time for deep reflection and renewed commitment to national values.

“As our Muslim brethren across the country join others around the world to mark this momentous occasion, the Caucus urges all Nigerians to reflect, imbibe, and sustain the significance and values of this period in our lives.

“We therefore admonish all our citizens to be abiding practitioners of the enduring lessons taught by the story of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH), which include faith, obedience, generosity, sacrifice, empathy, and love, which are very essential ingredients that will help our country overcome its economic, social, political and security challenges, the Minority Caucus noted.”

The Caucus also expressed solidarity with the Muslim community, offering prayers for the nation.

“As our Muslim brethren savour the warmth and joy of the celebrations, the Caucus joins hands with them in offering prayers and supplications unto the Almighty for the amelioration of our country’s enormous challenges and for selflessness amongst our leaders, they added.”
Happy Eid-al-Adha!