Eid-ul-Adha: Ogun Muslim Council Seeks Prayers for Peace and Economic Recovery
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Ogun State Muslim Council (Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) has called on Muslims to embrace the values of sacrifice, obedience and compassion as the world marks the 1447 A.H. Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, while urging intensified prayers for Nigeria’s socio-economic and security challenges.
In a statement released from its secretariat in Abeokuta, the Council’s Secretary-General, Asiwaju Kamal’deen Akintunde, extended greetings to the Muslim Ummah in Ogun State and across Nigeria, describing the festival known widely as “Ileya”, as a moment of deep spiritual reflection anchored in the example of Prophet Ibrahim.
He also congratulated Ogun State pilgrims currently in the Holy Land as they conclude their Hajj rites, noting the symbolic connection between the pilgrimage and the themes of sacrifice central to Eid-ul-Adha.
Akintunde said the essence of the festival must go beyond ritual slaughter, stressing that its meaning lies in a broader ethical responsibility to society.
“The sacrificial ram we slaughter during this season must go beyond the physical feasting,” he said. “It symbolizes our willingness to sacrifice our personal comforts, political ambitions, and sectional biases for the greater good of our community and the advancement of the Ummah.”
The Council used the occasion to call for prayers for Nigeria, urging citizens to remain patient and supportive amid ongoing economic pressures and security concerns. It also encouraged acts of charity, particularly the sharing of sacrificial meat with vulnerable and less privileged members of society.
Akintunde further appealed for caution during the festive period, advising travellers and celebrants to observe safety measures and exercise moderation in their activities, particularly on the roads.
He conveyed greetings to the President-General of the Council, the Olowu of Owu, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, as well as the Ogun State Government and the wider Nigerian public, wishing them a peaceful and blessed celebration.
The Council said the season should serve as a reminder of unity, discipline and renewed commitment to national wellbeing, as families across the state and country mark one of Islam’s most significant annual festivals.
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