Buhari's Ramadan message

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Muslim faithfuls
nationwide as they enter into the holy month of Ramadan .

Buhari urged Muslims to use the period of Ramadan to promote
love & peace as taught by the Holy Prophet Mohammed ( SAW).

The President called on Nigerians to pray for the return of peace ,
love and prosperity throughout the country as Muslims start the
2015 Ramadan fast .

In a congratulatory message released on his behalf by the Senior
Special Assistant ( Media and Publicity) , Garba Shehu, President
Buhari implored Muslims to seek maximum benefits from the
Ramadan period “by being helpful to all manner of people,
learning and following the true message of the religion as taught
by the Holy Prophet .”

The President in his message directed an appeal to the
perpetrators of violence and destruction in the name of Islam all
over the world to desist from tarnishing the name of the religion .

“As we make collective efforts to bring to a permanent end the
menace of the Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin countries, let
me use this auspicious occasion to appeal to our misguided
brothers to drop their arms , embrace peace and seek a better
understanding of Islam during this Holy period and beyond , ”
Buhari said .

The President prayed to Allah to bring peace and harmony to all
parts of the country and the world at large.

“I wish all our citizens a blessed Ramadan . Ramadan Kareem
Mubarak, ” the statement summed.

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