The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has celebrated with the Muslim Ummah the end of the Ramadan fasting period and Aid el Fitri Sallah.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Yawe, the ACF it was aware that this year’s aid el Fitri was a unique event because “it has come at a time when the whole country, indeed the whole world is ravaged by coronavirus pandemic. it is a trying period not only for Nigerian Muslims but for all Nigerians.”
“The Forum prays that the Almighty Allah will approve of your kind deeds and forgive all your disobedient acts and sins. The Forum also prays to Allah to ease the sufferings of Nigerians,” the statement said.
The ACF also used thee occasion of th Sallah to call on all Nigerians irrespective of ethnic affiliation or religious belief to see this as an opportunity to share their love with their compatriots especially those who are in need and need to be loved and cared for.
“We are grateful that even though Covid-19 is novel, the Muslim community has broadly cooperated with the government in observing the anti Covid19 protocols. We appeal to them to continue and pray that this cooperation,” it said.
“The ACF prays that the Almighty Allah will show you the right path and help you in every step of life,” it further said.
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