Engr Ahmed Olaide Greets Kwarans on Eld-Kabir

   



....Congratulates Emir of Ilorin on Durbar Celebration 

Ilorin based Engineer and Football Enthusiast, Engr Ahmed Olaide has Felicitated with the good People of Kwara state, particularly Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of the 2023 Eld Kabir Festival.


Engr Olaide who is currently on Hajj in his Sallah Message on Wednesday, implored Kwarans to reflect on the teachings and lessons of the Eld- Adha, noting that Obedience, Patience and Perseverance is the Hallmark of the festival as exemplified and demonstrated by Prophet Ismail and his father, Prophet Ibrahim.


 "I want to Congratulate Muslims across the state on the celebration of this year's Eld Kabir Festival, I also extend my greeting to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR and the entire Emirate on the  occasion of the Eld -Adha, praying for more years to celebrate inshallah"

" We should not see Eld Kabir as a mere merriment but a festival for sober reflection and a period to rededicate our lives to the cause of Allah, may he make it easy for us"

He equally  Congratulates the Emir, Baloguns, Alanguas, Daudus, other traditional title holders and entire  emirate which comprised of all the five LGAs on the occasion of Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar, adding Durbar Celebration is meant to showcase the rich cultural heritage, norms and values of the ancient town, believing that the festival will further promote Unity and Peaceful Coexistence in the State.

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