President Bola Tinubu has called on all Nigerians to ensure good neighbourliness, promote peace, unity and stability, and pray for the progress and security of the nation.
Tinubu made this call in his message to Christians and Muslims as they embark on Lenten and Ramadan fast observance, respectively.
DAILY POST reports that the Christiansā Lenten season and Muslimsā Ramadan, both period of fasting and prayer began on Wednesday (today).
The President charged Nigerians to live by the good precepts of their faiths and be honourable in their duty to God and fellow humans.
āWith profound reverence to God Almighty, I greet the Christian and Muslim faithful on the solemn occasions of Lent and Ramadan.
āThis year, Lent and Ramadan begin on the same day. This is not a common occurrence, and it reminds us that as a people of faith, we share a lot in common and are one people under God.
āFor Christians, the Lenten season is a time for fasting, abstinence, and penitence, following Jesus Christās example in the wilderness before His crucifixion, which brought salvation to mankind.
āFor Muslims, Ramadan is a hallowed season that reflects total submission to God Almighty and His command of sacrifice, devotion, service, and communal love and giving. It marks one of the five pillars of Islam. Beyond the obligatory fasting, Ramadan calls for deep spiritual reflection in obedience to Islamās injunctions.
āAs a nation and as a people, I urge us, as we embark on these important observances, to ensure good neighbourliness, promote peace, unity, and stability, and pray for the progress and security of our nation.
āI pray that the lessons, blessings, and joys of these sacred seasons abide with us always,ā he said.
Tinubu preaches peace, unity as Christians, Muslims begin Lent, Ramadan
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