As Muslims across the globe observe Eid al-Adha 1446 AH, the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has released a heartfelt message reflecting on the spiritual significance of the festival while drawing attention to both local and global challenges facing the Muslim community.
In a statement signed by Executive Chairman Disu Kamor, MPAC extended warm Eid greetings to the global Ummah, emphasizing the sacred traditions that define the occasion. The message recalled the enduring legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) as a symbol of unwavering faith, ultimate sacrifice, and complete submission to God.
“Today, millions of pilgrims stand on the plains of Arafat, retracing the steps of Prophet Ibrahim and his noble family,” the statement read. “In that moment, all distinctions of nation, race, and status are erased. What remains is unity – an Ummah bonded by Tawheed, humbled in ihram, and elevated by purpose.”
MPAC acknowledged that this year’s Eid celebration in Nigeria comes against a backdrop of economic hardship and rising inequality, but noted the resilience of the Muslim community remains intact.
“The spirit of Eid remains unbroken – anchored in our resilience, nourished by our trust in Allah, and sustained by our shared sense of brotherhood.”
The organisation also used the occasion to draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where more than 50,000 Palestinians mostly women and children have been killed since October 2023. “We cannot rejoice without remembering the people of Palestine,” MPAC said, describing the situation as a “genocide in plain sight” and criticising the silence or complicity of many in the international and Arab communities.
Despite the immense suffering, the statement praised the Palestinians’ enduring strength. “In the ashes of this historic injustice, the Palestinians continue to rise with faith that humbles the mighty and resilience that defies the oppressor.”
MPAC called on Muslims to turn their du’a into action by advocating for justice through speaking out, donating, and mobilising efforts until the occupation ends.
The message also celebrated the participation of over 40,000 Nigerian pilgrims in this year’s Hajj, praying for their safe return and for their spiritual experiences to inspire positive change at home. “May their pilgrimage be accepted, and may its light touch their homes, our communities, and this nation.”
Concluding with a call to embody the essence of Eid al-Adha through sacrifice, service, and justice, MPAC encouraged Muslims to make the most of the occasion: “Let us heed [the call of Eid] by sharing our blessings, comforting the afflicted, and recommitting to the work of building a society rooted in compassion, justice, and God-consciousness.”