Sanwo-Olu wishes Muslims happy Eid Mubarak, tells them to remember COVID-19 patients

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has wished Muslims a happy Eid Mubarak after the successful conclusion of the Ramadan fasting period.

In a statement issued, Sanwo-Olu enjoined all "Muslim Brothers and Sisters to continue on the path of spirituality, respect for one another and peaceful co-existence with everyone".

He also urged them to remember COVID-19 patients who don't have the privilege to be at home to celebrate Eid Mubarak.

The statement reads: "Today, I join millions of people around the world, to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in Lagos State and in Nigeria happy Eid Mubarak

"For Muslims, today’s celebration is very unique. It is a feast to mark the end of a month long spiritual renewal following thirty days of fasting and other religious acts

"Ramadan was a period that you denied yourselves the worldly pleasures, turned to your creator for total cleansing and upheld other religious values.

"Such values as the reaffirmation of your duty to serve one another, helping the poor and the vulnerable in the society, offering gratitude, showing compassion and generosity among other good deeds that guide your faith.

"I therefore urge all our Muslim Brothers and Sisters to continue on the path of spirituality, respect for one another and peaceful co-existence with everyone.

"Traditionally, the end of Ramadan is marked with fanfare, where thousands of worshippers head to various designated praying grounds in their localities for special Eid prayers, followed by festive gatherings, visits to families and friends, gift exchanges, feasts among friends, neighbours and relations.

"However, these activities, which are a reflection of joy and happiness of the season cannot hold this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"As we celebrate, I want us to remember that our fight against COVID-19 is not over. Let us reflect on the last two to three months of our lives as individuals, as a State and as a Nation.

"We should also remember our health care workers, and thousands of COVID-19 patients around the world who would have loved to be at home with their loved ones

"Therefore, I implore everyone to celebrate moderately with their families, while maintaining the social distancing protocol. Eid Mubarak".