Naija News • 6h ago
Eid-el-Fitr: Gov Lawal Urges Muslims to intensify prayers for peace
**Zamfara Governor Urges Muslims to Intensify Prayers for Peace**
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has called on Muslim faithful to increase their prayers for peace in Zamfara and across the country, as they mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, Governor Lawal congratulated the Muslim faithful on completing 30 days of fasting, which culminated in the celebration of Eid El-Fitr.
According to Governor Lawal, Eid El-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month during which Muslims fast, pray, and reflect spiritually. The governor emphasized that the occasion is a joyous one, representing gratitude, unity, and renewal. In his statement, Governor Lawal urged Muslims to use this moment to intensify their prayers for peace in Zamfara and throughout the nation.
As the governor noted, the 30-day fast observed during Ramadan aims to instil patience, self-discipline, empathy, spiritual mindfulness, and a deeper connection with God. Governor Lawal stressed the importance of unity in achieving a better future for Zamfara and Nigeria, stating that individuals have a collective responsibility to be their brothers' keepers and work towards a thriving economy. "To improve Zamfara and Nigeria for everyone, we must unite," he said.
In his Eid El-Fitr message, Governor Lawal prayed for a peaceful celebration and hoped for the blessings of good health, peace, and a thriving economy in the years to come. He also congratulated the Muslim faithful in Zamfara and Nigeria on completing the 30-day Ramadan fast, describing Eid El-Fitr as the "festival of breaking the fast."