EID-EL-FLTR: PFN, Oba of Benin Felicitate with moslems

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has felicitated with the Nigerian Moslems on this year’s Eid-el Fitr celebration.
National President of PFN, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, in a press statement in Benin City, congratulated the Moslems on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, which is one of five major pillars of Islam.
He called on them to do everything possible to justify the purpose of the spiritual exercise.
“The PFN rejoices with our Moslem brothers and sisters in Nigeria. We wish them the blessing of the almighty God, as they celebrate.
” However, the PFN urge the Moslems and indeed all Nigerians to always strive toward the promotion of peace, love, harmony and unity in the country for a better Nigeria.
“The PFN is fully aware that no development can take place in any place or country devoid of peace, harmony, love and unity.
” Therefore, the PFN expects the Moslems to practice the lessons learnt during the Ramadan fasting period which also included love, forgiveness and sacrifices”, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude added.
Similarly, His Royal Majesty, OmoN’ObaN’EdoUkuAkpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has felicitates with Muslim clerics and entire Muslim faithful for the successful completion of Ramadhan and the celebration of Eid el Fitri.
The Oba of Benin reminded Muslims to always abide by the teachings of Prophet Mohammed concerning Ramadhan, which includes, arms giving, piety, forgiveness and righteousness.
Oba Ewuare II admonished Muslims to allow the spirit of love and togetherness envelop them during Ramadhan and beyond, and should endeavour to pray for the nation’s political, religious and traditional leaders for Allah to grant them wisdom and knowledge to lead the country and her people on the path of peace, unity, progress and development.
The OmoN’Oba said this moment in our National lives calls for collective efforts to surmount the security and economic challenges confronting the country and the people and urged every Nigerian irrespective of religious or political background to support the government of the day in order to make the desired progress.
The Benin Monarch wishes all Muslims a happy and violent free Eid el Fitri celebration.

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