President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the beginning of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan, which marks the commencement of 30 days of fasting.

This was contained in a statement signed by the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity Mallam Garba Shehu

In a message to the nation to mark the occasion, President Buhari prayed to Allah to accept Muslims sacrifices and increase the unity, solidarity, peace and prosperity of the nation.

He urged Muslims in the country to exercise patience and tolerance and reject voices that seek to divide the nation.

He also urged all citizens to show compassion to the millions of the less endowed and remember those that have been displaced by conflict in their charity and prayers in this important period.

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