NASFAT President, Ayodeji felicitates Muslims on Eid- al-Adha , calls for peace and Unity
NASFAT President, Ayodeji Felicitates Muslims on Eid-al-Adha, Calls for Peace and Unity
By Babatunde Aremu
The President of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society of Nigeria [NASFAT], Alhaji Ayodeji Abdulrauf, FCS, has felicitated Nigerian Muslims and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, urging renewed commitment to compassion, peace, and community service.
In a statement issued and signed on behalf of NASFAT stakeholders and members on Monday, Alhaji Abdulrauf described Eid-al-Adha as a time of prayer, reflection, and sacrifice. He noted that the celebration is marked by family gatherings, festive meals, and acts of charity to those in need.
“As part of our commitment, NASFAT has distributed multiple rams and cash gifts to many communities within and outside our locations across the globe,” he said.
He also highlighted NASFAT’s role in facilitating Hajj through its agency, Tafsan Tours and Travel Limited, which he said has remained a reference point for Nigerian Muslims. This year, over 2 million Muslims from around the world are participating in Hajj, a sacred journey that unites believers in fellowship and faith. He wished all pilgrims _Hajj Mabroor_.
The NASFAT President emphasized that Hajj and Eid-al-Adha remind Muslims of equality before God and the importance of community and charity—values he said reflect the Nigerian character. He noted the contributions of Nigerian Muslims to medicine, technology, education, public service, the arts, and the broader economy.
“Many Nigerian Muslims serve in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, adding value to Nigeria’s productivity levels. They are families, friends, and fellow citizens who make our nation stronger,” he said.
Acknowledging the difficult circumstances facing many Muslims both in Nigeria and abroad, Alhaji Abdulrauf condemned ongoing attacks, kidnappings, killings, and economic hardship at home. He also expressed concern over conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Iran, and other parts of the world, where innocent civilians continue to suffer.
NASFAT, he said, will continue to advocate for peace, dialogue for the release of hostages, delivery of humanitarian relief, and a two-state solution in Palestine as the path to lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis. He endorsed the three-phase ceasefire proposal put forward by Israel and endorsed by the UN Security Council as the best way to end the violence in Gaza.
The Society is also advocating for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Sudan and for the protection of Muslim communities facing persecution, including the Rohingya in Myanmar and the Uyghurs in China.
“In the spirit of Eid-al-Adha, let us all renew our commitment to values that unite us—compassion, empathy, and mutual respect—which are both community-based and Islamic,” he stated.
He concluded by welcoming home Nigerian pilgrims who have earned the title “Al-Hajj,” and wished all Muslims a blessed and meaningful celebration.
