Atiku tells Muslims to seek spiritual guidance, peace during Ramadan
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on Muslims in Nigeria and the world to use the holy month of Ramadan to seek spiritual guidance and sacrifice to the cause of peace.
Mr Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential standard-bearer in the February 25 elections, said this in a statement on Thursday.
Mr Abubakar, who welcomed the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide to Ramadan, said the basic tenets of the holy month were about sacrifice and devotion in worship to God.
“It Is quite clear that the essential principles of this holy month are what is needed to heal our wounds, both as individuals and as a country. First is the importance of sacrifice not just to our families and the people around us but to the cause of peace,” stated the ex-vice-president.
Mr Abubakar added, “Secondly, is the requirement of piety from us all in the worship of God. I, therefore, enjoin all Muslims in Nigeria and the world over to use the benefits of this holy month of Ramadan to seek spiritual guidance, as I wish us a happy Ramadan fasting.”
(NAN)
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