From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has charged Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President said beyond celebrating the day marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet, the period should be used for deep introspection and fervent prayers.
“Adherents should make deliberate efforts to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. There are great lessons of devotion, perseverance, tolerance, humility and selflessness that we can all learn from the life of the Prophet,” he said.
President Tinubu urged religious leaders to use the period to pray for the country and to admonish their followers to take the appropriate lessons from Prophet Muhammad’s life in their commitment to the country.
“Nigeria has arrived at an important juncture. While the government is taking all necessary measures to make the country secure and economically viable, we need the full support of the citizenry in the form of patriotism, patience, and prayers. The light is certainly bright at the end of the tunnel,” he affirmed.
President Tinubu also urged Muslims celebrating Eid-El-Maulud to extend their hand of fellowship to the needy and vulnerable in the spirit of the season while praying for the country and her leaders at all levels.