RAMADAN: EBURU TASKS MUSLIMS TO PRAY FOR PEACE, SECURITY
The Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof) Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji 11 has urged Muslim faithful to use the occasion of this year’s Ramadan to pray for the security and peace of Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Oba Oyedeji, Bamigbola Gbolagunte and which was made available to Nigerian Platform in Osogbo on Tuesday.
The Monarch in his goodwill message to all Muslims as the holy month or Ramadan commences, stressed the need for Muslims to remain steadfast in prayers during the Holy month.
The monarch also called on the Muslim Umar to use the occasion to work for the unity of the country.
He specifically tasked Muslims in Iba to pray for the development of the town, just as he called on all well meaning individuals to join hands in the task of developing the town.
He said the Holy month of Ramandan symbolises sacrifice and therefore urged Muslims to sacrifice all they have for the peace and development of the country.
He rejoiced with the Muslim Umar and pray to God to grant all Muslims in Iba in particular and the country at large the grace to witness many more Ramadan season.