The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has on behalf of the Federal Government announced Tuesday 20th, and Wednesday 21st July 2021, as a public holiday set aside to mark this year's Eid-el Kabir celebration, and also congratulates all Muslim faithful and Nigerians at home and in Diaspora on this occasion.
Following weeding formality between Yusuf Buhari, son of President Muhammadu Buhari, and Zara Nasir Ado Bayero a daughter to the Emir of Bichi, Governors, Ministers, and other top political officials are present at the palace of Emir of Kano.
Evelyn Joshua, Wife of the late founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, Temitope Balogun Joshua popularly known as T.B. Joshua, has recounted the final moments of her dear husband. Evelyn was quoted as saying: “He ended the race prayerfully. She revealed that he spent about three hours in prayers before the last service on the mountain and was looking very healthy. She said he never showed any sign of illness or worry and that his main concern was about the prayer line they offered to Indians against the COVID-19 pandemic. “Afterward, he came up to shower and she left him to have some time to prepare for service as worship had started. Few Minutes later, he stepped out for ministrations. While Ministering. He spoke about a time to come and a time to leave. “According to her, his statements were spiritual and suddenly, he left the stage and went to his inner chambers. She waited a few minutes and thereafter decided to check on him. And she met him sitting on the chair like someone reflecting but unconscious. She quickly beckoned on his disciples who came and tried to revive him to no avail. Of a truth, he went home to be with the Lord and left us with a message, watch and pray.”
The president and other top politicians in the person of the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other Muslim faithful conducted the Eid prayers at the Presidential Villa today Thursday.
As Muslim Faithfuls across the world are preparing to celebrate Eid Al Fitr President Muhammadu Buhari, sends his best wishes to all Nigerians and Muslims. In a message signed by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Mr. President on Twitter, President Buhari urges Nigerians to sustain all COVID-19 prevention measures even as the celebration gets underway. President Buhari says: “On this blessed occasion, I wish that the Eid festival brings with it peace, safety, security, brotherhood, and love amongst all.“Unity and solidarity among all citizens, Muslims, and Christians are imperative especially at a time when our country is faced with multiple challenges which are surmountable only when we come together as one.
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th May 2021 as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-il-Fitr celebration, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore said. In a statement issued on Monday, Belgore on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the announcement in Abuja, urging the Muslim faithful to pray for peace, stability, and economic transformation in the country.
