Africa-Press – South-Sudan. President Salva Kiir has called for nationwide forgiveness in his address marking the Eid-al Fitr. President Kiir said yesterday that it was time for the Muslim faithful and other religions to use the celebrations to recommit themselves to prayers for peace in the country.
“As our Muslim brothers and sisters across South Sudan join Muslims around the world in celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan, my family and I send our warmest greetings,’’ he stated.
“On days like this, we are encouraged to renew our commitment to prayer. It’s also the day when we come together as a country to pray for peace and forgiveness.
“As a country, we can only progress if we accept peaceful coexistence and forgiveness,” Kiir added in his letter to Muslims in the country.
He lauded the ‘‘Muslims for their desire to preserve God’s teachings and to help the destitute in their midst after a month-long show of devotion marked by fasting, generosity, and self-accountability to God.’’
“As you open your families’ doors to your friends and neighbours during these Eid al Fitr festivities, let the joy and happiness radiating from this celebration amplify the message of peace and forgiveness within our communities,” Kiir said.
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