EID-EL-FITR: APC IKORODU FELICITATE

Taiwo Alade

The chairman of the All progressives congress, Ikorodu, Mr. Longe Taiwo Alade in a press release . on behalf of the members and executives of the APC in Ikorodu sent a goodwill message with the muslim community in the town and environ.

He prayed that Allah accept all their sacrifices during the fasting period as an act of Ibadah and reward them abundantly. Furthermore he prayed that  God in His benevolence will help beat the ravaging coronavirus, protect frontliners in the war against it and graciously imbue scientists with the knowledge to find cure and vaccine in no distant time.

The politician further urged all residents to abide with lockdown and social distancing protocols and maintain personal and environmental hygiene. He also said they should keep wearing face masks, washing hands with soaps regularly, using hand-sanitizer among others.

He quoted the President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sir Abubakar Saad, where he stated that:
"Muslims are enjoined to note that Eid-el-fitr is not a compulsory religious activity (fard) and at no point should it be observed if doing so will undermine the fundamental purpose of Shariah: security, a multifaceted concept, which includes personal, community, national, environmental and health components, among others."

The chairman further reminded adherents to keep observing the curfew which is between 8.00pm and 6.00am and the orders banning congregational worship and bars from operating are in force.