Former Chairman Nigerian Bar Association Ibadan branch and APC Governorship Aspirant during the 2019 general elections, Barrister Akeem Agbaje felicitates with Muslims in Oyo State and Nigeria at large as they join their counterparts throughout the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival and urged them to embrace period of the celebration as a clarion call for all to imbibe the lessons of the season such as selfless service to God and humanity, sacrifice and sincere commitment to righteous conducts in their private and public life.
Barrister Akeem Agbaje in the sallah message he explained that the significance of the season should be beyond merriment, adding that as Muslims prepare to offer animal sacrifice in the prescribed days of the festival, the real essence should reflect on the grand teachings of Eid-l- Kabir which is obedience to the Creator.
As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, Barrister Akeem Agbaje urged Muslim faithfuls to emulate the level of obedience and devotion demonstrated by Prophet Ibraheem and his son Ismaeel as to receive uncommon mercy and favor from Allah.
This period requires more patience, fortitude, tolerance, endurance, patriotism and a greater willingness to make personal sacrifices for the good of all,” he said.
Barrister Akeem Agbaje while wishing all Nigerian Muslims Eid Mubarak, he asked them to continue to intensify prayers for the peace, unity and progress of our dear country.