MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) Somali Prime Minister, Hassan Ali Kheire on Tuesday sent his wishes to Somali Nationals and all Muslims as the country marked Eid Al Adha.
The prayers of Eid Al Adha started in the wee hours of Tuesday as Muslims across the world flocked to mosques and open grounds to offer prayers.
Leaders of the government joined thousands of the city resident to mark the second major religious festival of Islam.
Addressing the nation after the prayers, Mr. Kheire extended warm wishes to the public.
“I would like to congratulate all Somali Muslims on Eid Al Adha, May the blessings of the Almighty be with all always,” said Mr. Kheire.
On the other hand, head of African Union Mission in Mission, Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira has extended best wishes to all Muslims, on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, one of the pillars of Islam.
Madeira urged all Muslim faithful to reflect on Allah’s bountiful blessings by deepening the spirit of peace, brotherhood, good neighbourliness and caring for the less fortunate in society.
“As you celebrate this important day, which also marks the end of Hajj, may you grow in faith and emulate the actions of Prophet Mohamed. May peace and prosperity be upon you,” Madeira said.
Eid is an Arabic word that means feast or festival, and Adha means sacrifice.
Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha to reflect on Prophet Abraham’s unwavering obedience when he was asked to sacrifice his son.
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