Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in the country for the successful completion of the mandatory fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
Atiku, in a statement issued from his Media office, advised that lessons of Ramadan fasting should remain abiding, even when the holy month has passed, adding that the reality of the harsh economic environment in the country put many families and individuals, who observed the Ramadan fasting under intense pressure.
According to him, while this year’s Ramadan fasting was observed in a season of tough economic conditions, the forbearance with which Nigerian Muslims adopted it is a principle that the noble Prophet Muhammed (SAW) enjoins us to live by at all times.
Muslims all over the world on Tuesday, completed the obligatory 30 days of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
Congratulating them, the former Vice President said: “For many Nigerians who observed the mandatory Ramadan fasting this year, the reality of the harsh economic environment in the country put many families and individuals under intense pressure.
“But in the face of this daunting challenge, many people pulled through out of seeking piety.
“The completion of Ramadan should cause a reflection on those in positions of authority to show more compassion to the people.
“The requirement of forbearance and compassion between the leaders and the people are the lessons to be learned about this year’s Ramadan, by the teachings of the noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW,).”
Atiku however prayed that the supplications of every believing Muslim and everyone else shall be answered by the Almighty Allah and wishes Nigerians a blessed Eid-el-Fitr holiday.
