Photo of the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Duoye Diri. Photo: State House
The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri and the Senator representing Edo South, Neda Imasuen have extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the celebration of the festival of Eid al-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir).
Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid al-Adha, is one of the most important festivals in Islam. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command.
Diri, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Wednesday, noted that the festival commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Mohammed, which is a virtue required of every true believer.
He urged adherents of Islam, in keeping with the tenets of their faith, to continue to pray for the peace, security and well-being of Bayelsa and the country at sacred moments such as this.
