Writing By Ali Muhammad Rabiu; Editing By Godwin Duru
Muslim faithfuls in Kwara state have joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Eid -Eil Adha Sallah.
The Eid-Eil-Adha prayer was held under a peaceful atmosphere at the Ilorin Central Praying Ground at about 10 am .
Speaking with Newsmen after observing the Eid prayers, the governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, prayed Allah to make peace, unity, and progress permanent features of the state and Nigeria.
“We thank Almighty Allah for making us witness another Eid. My message is about peace, unity and progress of the country I wish us all Eidun Mubaarak,” the Governor said
AbdulRazaq called on citizens to remain united and work for a better country.
For his part, the Turaki of Ilorin Senator Saliu Mustapha rejoiced with Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha and prayed Allah to accept it as an act of worship.
In his message, the Emir of Ilorin,vAlhaji Ibrahim Sulu -Gambari prayed for continuous peace and prosperity for the state and Nigeria.
He called for unity among sons and daughters of the Emirate.
In his sermon, the Imam Imale of Ilorin, Shaykh Abdullah AbdulHameed advised the congregants to reflect and imbibe the lessons of Eid-al-Adha.
ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
