The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to embrace the values of sacrifice, peaceful coexistence and national unity as Muslims across the country and the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the institute said the festival, which commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice in obedience to God, offers important lessons in devotion, compassion, discipline and submission to divine will.
The institute noted that Eid-el-Kabir, which also coincides with the rites of Hajj in Mecca, including the standing at Arafat, goes beyond religious observance and serves as a universal reminder of shared humanity and empathy.
According to the institute, the symbolic act of sacrifice during the celebration highlights the need for generosity, care for the less privileged and stronger communal bonds.
It stressed that such values are not limited to Muslims alone, but are essential for promoting social cohesion, mutual respect and national harmony among all Nigerians.
The institute urged citizens to use the occasion to strengthen friendship and unity across religious and ethnic divides, while rejecting hatred, extremism, discrimination and all tendencies capable of threatening peaceful coexistence.
It stated that peace remains the foundation for sustainable development and meaningful national progress in a diverse society like Nigeria.
The institute further reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peaceful living, conflict prevention, mediation and dialogue across communities and institutions nationwide.
It also called on government and relevant stakeholders to sustain policies and initiatives that support peacebuilding, justice and inclusive governance.
Citizens were encouraged to remain law-abiding during the celebrations, observe the festivities peacefully and extend kindness to vulnerable persons, including the needy and displaced persons.
The statement added that acts of charity and compassion during the period should be regarded as important contributions towards building a more stable and caring society.
Director-General of the institute, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, congratulated Muslim faithful on the occasion and reiterated that lasting peace can only be achieved through collective responsibility, mutual understanding and sustained commitment to peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
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