From KADIR AHMED
ABDULL-AZEEZ, Kaduna
THE Chief Imam of
Unguwan Sanusi Eid praying ground, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammed has
called on Muslims to sustain the spirit of Ramadan, remain steadfast
and resilience.
Delivering a sermon after the two rak’at Eid-El-Fitr prayer at the
Unguwan Sanusi Eid praying ground, Alhaji Abubakar said the
supplication, patience and astuteness practised should not be
limited to the month of Ramadan, but for all times. Being good to
one’s neighbours, he said, is a religious injunction that all must
observe at all times for peaceful co-existence.
The chief Imam urged people who found themselves in leadership
position to abide by the oath of office and the Holy books used in
their swearing in.
He prayed for peaceful co-existence, progress and prosperity for
Nigeria and Nigerians.
Sallah: Tailors make
brisk business
Tailors in Gombe made
brisk business during Sallah, but not without tears, the News Agency
of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Investigations revealed that although business was booming ahead of
the Sallah, majority of them had sleepless nights trying to meet
deadlines.
Mohammad Kabir said he realised over 30,000 Naira in just one week,
but that he did not have enough sleep.
According to him, he spent most of the days and nights working to
meet deadlines ahead with his customers.
Kabir said he had stopped receiving clothes for sewing from
customers and was instead, grappling with the ones he had already
accepted.
Mohammad Dangarba, another tailor who specialises in the design of
female clothes, said he would need one week break to sleep after the
Sallah festivities.
“I have designed over 70 new styles in the last two weeks and made a
lot of money.
“But honestly, I will have to devote at least one week for marathon
sleep to eliminate stress,” he stated.
Don’t forget
Ramadan
lessons, Imam advises
From ABUBAKAR
IMAM, Kaduna
FORMER Defence Minister and Ambassador
nominee, Alhaji Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, former Senior Special Adviser
to the immediate past president on security, General Aliyu Muhammad
Gusau and Colonel Yahaya Mande were among Muslims who observed their
Eid-El-Fitr prayer at Murtala Muhammad Square, Kaduna.
Eid-El-Fitr is observed on the first day of Shawwal after the
sighting of the moon which marks the end of the Ramadan fast.
Imam Muhammadu Baba Zaria who led prayers at exactly 9:30 a.m.
called on Muslims in his sermon not to forget the lessons learnt
during the Ramadan, especially total abstinence from immorality
forbidden by Islam.
He enjoined Muslims to restrict themselves within the teaching of
the Holy Prophet, Muhammad (SAW).
Imam Dan Zaria however emphasised the need for Muslims to unite and
to live in peace with one another. He also called on them to live
harmoniously with non-Muslims.
He further prayed Allah to guide Nigerian leaders and bless them
with the wisdom with which they would lead the country to greater
heights.
Chicken prices go
up in Gombe
Prices of chickens in Gombe have risen by about
50 per cent as Muslims celebrate the Eid-El-Fitr to mark the end of
the 29 days Ramadan fast.
A survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) showed that
small chickens now cost 350 Naira as against 200 Naira the previous
week.
The average and big size chickens now cost 500 Naira and 700 Naira
respectively as against 350 Naira and 500 Naira.
One of the chicken sellers, Musa Ali, said the hike was “temporary
and propelled by the situation on ground.”
“This is the only time we have to make up our several months of low
patronage and it’s simply a case of increased demand which will
naturally attract a price hike,” he said.
Another seller, Sale Ali, however said the bird flu scare which
discouraged the breeding of fowls, had impacted negatively on the
quantity of chickens available.
“Even the rural people who are our major suppliers do not bring
enough and this resulted in the price hike,” he said.
NAN however noted that the prices of ducks and guinea fowls
increased only marginally due to low patronage.
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Retain
Ramadan virtues, cleric urges adherents
Sheikh Uthman Taliyawa, the National Vice-chairman of an Islamic
sect, Jamamatu Izalatul |
