Buhari Congratulates Muslims On Ramadan, Urges Them To Promote Love And Peace

Abuja, Nigeria, 17 June 2015: President
Muhammadu Buhari has 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 concluded.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant (Media &
Publicity)
State House
Abuja.