President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, joined others for prayers at the National Eid ground in Abuja, as Nigerian Muslims mark the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations together with millions of others around the world.
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and some ministers are also observing the prayer in the same venue.
Eid-El-Fitr, meaning the festival of breaking the fast, is a time of gratitude, charity, and communal harmony.
It begins with special prayers known as Eid prayers held in Mosques and open spaces. Following the prayers, families share festive meals, exchange gifts, and extend warm greetings.
Eid is a time to remember those less fortunate and to strengthen the bond of brotherhood and sisterhood. A key component of Eid is Zakat al Fitr, a mandatory charitable donation intended to ensure everyone, irrespective of their financial situation, can participate in the joy of the celebration.
This act of giving embodies the spirit of compassion and solidarity that Ramdan emphasizes. From the elaborate feast of South Asia to the festive clothing of Nigeria and the African continent and the warm gatherings of the Middle East, Eid celebrations vary across cultures, showcasing the rich diversity of the Muslim world.
The President attended Eid prayers in Abuja alongside the Vice President, Deputy Senate President, and others.
However, the underlying message of unity, gratitude, and compassion remains universal.
