By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
Muslims in Lokoja, Kogi state on Wednesday joined their counterparts across the globe to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitri, which signified the end of Ramadan fast.
At the Lokoja Eid Praying Ground, the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammadu Kabir Maikarfi IV, Speaker, Kogi state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Aliyu, Member representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Hon. Sulaiman Danladi Aguye, Lokoja LGA chairman, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu and other eminent personalities converged to observe two prerogative rakats in line with Islamic injunctions.
The Chief Imam of Lokoja, Shiekh Aminu Shaban, led the prayer at about 9:38am amidst heavy presence of security personnel.
In his sermon, Imam Shaban admonished Muslims to sustain the teachings of the just concluded holy month of Ramadan in their undertakings aftermath of the month.
He noted that muslims, in accordance with the prophetic saying, are expected to be their brother’s keepers and eschew any conduct that could derail them from the will of the Almighty Allah.
It was, however, observed that the prayer was held under peaceful atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the Maigari has felicitated with residents of Lokoja on the successful completion of Ramadan fast and observance of the Eid.
In a Sallah message he personally signed and made available to newsmen, the Maigari said: “I greet our Muslim brethren on the successful completion of the (fasting) month of Ramadan. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitri, I pray Almighty Allah accepts our prayers and worships before, during and after Ramadan.
“As we bid Ramadan goodbye, I urge Lokojans of all faiths to not jettison the spirit of Ramadan. We should remain our brother’s keepers, promote common humanity, do to others what we want done to us, and be good citizens.”
He also called on the faith community to continue to pray for the new administration of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, saying: “Our agenda is to serve the overall interest of the people and build a Lokoja of our dream.”
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