The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on Friday, congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the celebration of the Eid-Mubarak urging them to use the occasion to pray for a just and peaceful country.

The president, Y.C. Maikyau, OON, SAN, in his goodwill message prayed that the season will bring restoration and peace in the country.

“I celebrate with all our Muslim colleagues and indeed the entire Muslim Ummah, on the occasion of the Eid-El-Fitr, after a successful completion of yet another blessed month of Ramadan.

“At a time when our Nation is grappling with myriad of challenges, not the least insecurity, which has led to bloodshed in almost all parts of the country, it is my hope that the sacrifices and self denial shown through the month of Ramadan will usher in seasons of love, forgiveness and rejuvenate our faith in God Almighty, for the recovery/restoration of our dear country Nigeria.

“I pray that God Almighty, the Beneficent, the Merciful, the Only Wise God, keeps us together in peace and prosperity as members of the same profession and as Nigerians.

“May He grant us long life in good health and sustenance to observe many more of the sacred month of Ramadan, ending with a beautiful

Eid celebrations such as we now have, Amin!”

Eid Mubarak, Wa Jumma’at Mufeedah

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