By Olubunmi Agboola/Olalekan Olayiwola
Muslim faithful in Ibadan on Friday converged on various prayer grounds to observe Eid-el-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the annual Ramadan fast.
A Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that worshippers turned out in large numbers, dressed in colourful attire, to celebrate the occasion.
At the Jiboye area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, the Chief Imam of Ojerinde Central Mosque, Alhaji Abdulkabir Akorede, emphasized the need to sustain the values of Ramadan to promote global tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
Addressing the congregation, Alhaji Akorede said adherence to the teachings of Ramadan would guide nations in making the right decisions and help prevent conflicts.
He stressed the importance of empathy, self-restraint, and kindness, noting that such virtues attract divine blessings.
The Chief Imam also cautioned against the pursuit of wealth through unethical means, emphasizing that true prosperity comes only from Allah.
Some Muslim faithful who spoke with Radio Nigeria expressed gratitude to Allah for witnessing this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, noting that prevailing economic challenges would not dampen their celebration.
They appealed to the government to prioritize citizens’ welfare as a pathway to achieving a crime-free society.
Radio Nigeria observed that movement across the city was relatively low, attributed to the high cost of transportation fares.
Photos from the Ahmmadiyy Muslim Jamm’at Eld-el-Fitri Praying Ground
The Muslim congregation on the Ahmmadiyy Muslim Jamm’at’s Eld-el-Fitri Praying Ground at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, Police Post, Idi-Ose, Moniya, Ibadan.
Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle
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