The Gombe State governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Kabir Sallah celebrations. In a goodwill message, the governor admonished the faithful to remain steadfast in prayers for peace, prosperity and development of the state as well as for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. While describing the Eid el-Kabir festivity as a period of sacrifice, sharing and caring, the governor enjoined the faithful to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, love, unity of purpose and obedience as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and upheld by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He prayed for a hitch-free and peaceful Eid celebration full of blessings and benevolence of Almighty Allah as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the governor. NIGERIAN TRIBUNEGombe Muslim Ummah

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 30, 2020 17:03 UTC