Emmanuel lkpeama
The leadership of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of the 2026 Eid al-Adha celebration, calling on Nigerians to uphold the values of sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the National Public Relations Secretary of NASFAT, Alhaji Shamsideen Owolabi Oseni, the President of the society, Ayodeji Abdulrauf, described Eid al-Adha as a sacred period of prayer, reflection, gratitude, and charity.
He noted that the festival remains a strong symbol of faith, devotion, and unity among Muslims worldwide.
According to the statement, NASFAT has sustained its humanitarian activities by distributing rams and cash gifts to vulnerable communities within and outside Nigeria to support the less privileged during the festive season.
The organisation also commended its Hajj and Umrah service provider, Tafsan Tours and Travel Limited, for maintaining quality service delivery to Muslim pilgrims.
Speaking on the ongoing 2026 Hajj exercise, the NASFAT President said over two million Muslims from different parts of the world are participating in the pilgrimage, describing the gathering as a remarkable demonstration of equality, unity, and devotion before Almighty Allah.
He prayed for a successful Hajj exercise and safe return for all pilgrims, expressing optimism that they would attain Hajj Mabroor.
NASFAT further acknowledged the significant contributions of Nigerian Muslims to national development across various sectors, including education, medicine, technology, commerce, public service, and the arts, stressing that Muslims remain vital to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth.
The Islamic organisation, however, expressed concern over the prevailing insecurity and economic hardship facing Nigerians, including kidnappings, killings, communal clashes, and increasing poverty.
It also lamented the humanitarian crises and loss of innocent lives in conflict-ridden regions such as Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and Iran, alongside other troubled parts of the world.
NASFAT reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, dialogue, humanitarian support, and the protection of human dignity globally, while backing genuine international efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and peaceful conflict resolution.
The society also expressed solidarity with oppressed Muslim communities around the world, including the Rohingya in Myanmar and the Uyghurs in China, calling for greater respect for human rights, freedom, and dignity globally.
NASFAT urged Muslims and all Nigerians to use the Eid celebration as an opportunity to strengthen unity, empathy, mutual respect, and community service for the advancement of peace and national development.
The organisation equally welcomed the anticipated return of Nigerian pilgrims from the Holy Land and congratulated them on attaining the honourable title of “Al-Hajj.”