Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) ,Alhaji Yekern POPOOLA has joined Muslims all overvthe world to mark the 202e Eidel Fitri .
Popoola,in a special Sallah message personally signed by him, said Sallah period remains the best time to rejoice and thank Almighty Allah for the opportunities and benefits He has given us to witness the beginning and the end of Ramadan.
The former chairman of Association of Local Government Administration of Nigeria(ALGON) in Oyo State urged Nigerians ,particularly Muslims to take advantage of the celebration co-exist peacefully as one big family, irrespective of our differences.
“So, it is the moment every Muslim must share love, peace, and happiness with everyone around him irrespective of the religion affiliation as the month avails us the rare privilege to ask Allah for His blessing, with every assurances that all our prayers would be granted.”
:As the month focuses on mutual understanding, respect and harmony, it is an appropriate time to reaffirm this commitment, and to celebrate the values that make Nigerians who we are, as we are in the mood of celebration.
“Let us all co-exist peacefully as one big family, irrespective of our differences. Let us spread the love taught by the month, celebrate our diversity as we work together to build a more peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive society” he admonished.
The APC stalwart noted that “though, the fasting period might have come to an end but I would enjoin the Muslim Ummah to let this spirit of Ramadan remains in our hearts and light up our souls from within for us to live in peace and harmony with everyone.
“Aside that, doing this would enable all our worshipping day and night, our exercise of what Allah commanded us, devoted of ourselves to attain ‘taqwa’ by grasping the teachings of Ramadan during this graceful month will definitely enlighten all our darkness, wash away our sorrows, and ease our pains.”
” May the crescent-shaped moon continue to brighten our path towards enlightenment, and may Allah bless all Nigerians with peace and grace, May Allah bestow His kindness and blessings upon everyone.
“May the blessings of Ramadan pour our life with happiness, togetherness we shall triumphs and shine with the divine blessings of Allah” Popoola said .