Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el- Kabir, urging them to uphold the lessons of love, loyalty and sacrifice which is the foundation of the festival.
Fayemi, in a goodwill message signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, said the Eid-el-Kabir festival offers the opportunity for sober reflection and spiritual renewal which Allah demands from the faithful.
While urging that the celebrations be done with moderation, the minister said the lessons of perseverance, sacrifice and loyalty which Eid-el-Kabir teaches should remain the dominant factor in spite of the pomp and ceremony that accompany the festival.
According to him, Allah brought victory and joy to Prophet Ibrahim and his son, Ismail, after the duo demonstrated uncommon sense of sacrifice in fulfilling His will.
Fayemi also urged the Muslim faithful and adherents of other faiths in the country to make peaceful coexistence and harmony their watchwords and work together for a more peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
“It is only through the fear of God, love for one another and commitment to peaceful living that we can collectively confront our challenges as a nation and build the Nigeria of our dreams,” Fayemi added.
