Eid-l-fitr: Kwara Speaker urges moderate celebration, adherence to Covid 19 guidelines

May 23rd, 2020

The Speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi has congratulated Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the holy Month of Ramadan and consequent occasion of Eid-il-fitr celebration.

 In a statement made available to journalists in Ilorin on Saturday by his Special Assistant, Media, Ibrahim Sheriff, the Speaker enjoins Muslims to "ensure modest celebration and observe the 2-rakat eid prayer, marking the end of Ramadan in their homes and adhere strictly to lockdown regulations targeted at flattening the curve of COVID-19 scourge".

"I felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisters, as we celebrate yet another Eid-il-Fitr on the surface of earth. I urge us all to abide by the teachings of the holy month of Ramadan beyond the sacred month.

"The humanity, sacrifice, perseverance and faithfulness to our Creator we demonstrated to Almighty Allah should not be thrown into the wind. Let us continue to care for one another, pray for our nation and the world", he added.