The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu, has send felicitations to Muslim faithfuls, acrosss the council, on the occasion of Eid-el-fitr celebration.
Maikalangu also charged Muslims to practice lessons learned from the just-concluded month of Ramadan.
The AMAC chairman spoke while receiving Muslim faithfuls at his residence in Abuja, a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Kingsley Madaki, said.
He emphasized the need for Muslims and all Nigerians to continue to pray for the unity, peace, security and economic prosperity of the country.
“I bring warm felicitations to all residents of the AMAC, especially the Muslim Ummah as we join the rest of the Muslim world in the celebration of Eid-El- Fitr signaling the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
“Over the last 30 days, our Muslim brothers and sisters had, in keeping with the Islamic injunctions, engaged not only in fasting and prayers, but also in various acts of charity and caring for one another.
” I hereby congratulate all on the successful completion of this religious obligation and pray that the supplications made to Almighty Allah would be answered.
” It was heartwarming to note that residents seized the opportunity provided by the Holy Month to show compassion and care for each other, especially the less privileged, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences.
” I urge us not to limit these acts of charity, love and tolerance to only the holy month but should inculcate this culture into our everyday lives.
The end of Ramadan should also not signal an end to our prayers. I therefore, enjoin us all to continue to offer supplications to the Almighty for our dear country Nigeria and her leaders for divine wisdom and guidance, especially as they fight our security challenges and political activities take center stage,” the statement read.
The Council Boss also commended the FCT administration and leadership of the security agencies for all the hard work to ensure that citizens living in the nation’s capital Abuja are safe.
Maikalangu thanked the entire residents of AMAC for their support to FCT Minister Muhammad Bello’s led government that has demonstrated its capacity in road construction and infrastructures and also for their support to the AMAC administration.