Governor Makinde Advocates Religious Tolerance as Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Governor Makinde Advocates Religious Tolerance as Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
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‎Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called for religious tolerance, unity, and mutual respect among all communities as Muslim faithful marked Eid al-Fitr on Friday.
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‎The Governor made this appeal following the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the Agodi Eid Ground in Ibadan.
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‎Speaking through his Deputy, Chief Bayo Lawal, Governor Makinde emphasized that the same blood that runs in a Christian also runs in a Muslim, underscoring the importance of cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
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‎He urged Muslims to continue promoting peace, unity, and the teachings of Islam, encouraging the faithful to carry forward the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion nurtured during Ramadan.
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‎The celebration drew other notable dignitaries, including the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States, His Eminence Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, as well as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, highlighting the significance of the occasion.