President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Nigerians in general and Muslims in particular as they commence the month-long Ramadan fast.
In a message Sunday night following the sighting of the lunar month of Ramadan, the president called for the continued peace, progress and prosperity of the country.
He said Islam is a religion of peace that upholds the values of tolerance and mutual coexistence without a place for hatred and violence.
He urged Muslims to use the fasting period to build a relationship of friendship and harmony with fellow citizens of other faiths.
The president prayed to Allah for the continued peace, progress, and the wellbeing of the country.
