President Muhammadu Buhari sends his greetings and best wishes to
Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as they commence the 30-day
Ramadan fast.
In his message to the nation on the beginning of the Ramadan, the
President says fasting is not just merely meant to stay hungry or
thirsty, but an opportunity to strive for inner purification and
self-accountability.
“It is meant to inculcate righteousness and discipline,” he says.
President Buhari enjoins fasting Muslims to increase their love for
humanity, acts of charity, kindness, generosity and gratitude. He says
the Holy Prophet Muhammad used to spend very generously on the poor and
the needy during this period, and urges Muslims in the country and all
over the world to copy the good example.
He calls on Muslims and all Nigerians to always remember men and
women who are less fortunate than themselves and to help the government
in confronting the challenges facing the nation.
The President prays Allah to grant all Muslims the strength to successfully complete the fasting period.
GARBA SHEHU
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
May 16, 2018