As Muslim umah commences Ramadan the compulsory fasting period; The Speaker Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Marcus Onobun ksc has called on all Muslims to use this period of fasting and prayers to seek the face of Allah on the state of the nation.
Rt Hon Marcus Onobun in a message to all Muslims in Edo state and Nigeria in general,said fasting and prayers is a period of personal reconnection with Allah is all aspects of life.
The Speaker called on everyone to show love and understanding towards all religious adherents especially the Muslim umah as they undertake this important article of Islamic faith.
Rt Hon Marcus Onobun urged them to see the month of Ramadan as a period of piety, love, rethink and oneness of the almighty Allah.
He called on them to pray for the nation in all areas,while calling for peace coexistence amongst all.
The Ramadan which commenced on saturday is to last between 29 to 30 days.