Eid-ul-Adha is not merely a celebration of slaughtering animals or exchanging festive greetings. It is a profound reminder that meaningful change requires sacrifice; that faith demands courage; and that humanity can only survive when compassion triumphs over greed, hatred and injustice.

Today, millions of pilgrims from every race, nationality and social class have gathered in the holy land of Makkah, answering the divine call first proclaimed by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) thousands of years ago. It is one of the greatest symbols of human equality and submission to Almighty Allah – where kings and labourers, the rich and the poor, stand shoulder to shoulder in worship, stripped of worldly titles and united only by faith.

Yet, while many celebrate Eid with joy, countless families across the world are weighed down by hardship, fear and uncertainty.

Across Nigeria, the security situation is worsening by the day, leaving ordinary citizens gripped by a deep sense of fear and helplessness. Kidnapping, banditry, and violence have made travel dangerous, and millions will be unable to return home for Eid this year out of fear for their lives. What should be a time of family reunion and celebration is now marked by anxiety, silence, and prayers said from a distance. At the same time, households are crushed under severe economic pressure and a rising cost of living, with little relief in sight. We urge leaders at every level to confront this reality head-on. Nigerians cannot keep living in fear and hardship. Policies that restore security, protect lives, and bring economic dignity back to the people must become the urgent priority.

At the same time, the tragedy in Palestine remains a painful stain on the conscience of the modern world. As bombs continue to destroy homes, hospitals, schools and refugee shelters, humanity must ask itself difficult questions about justice, morality and the value of human life. It is heartbreaking that while the world speaks of human rights, thousands of innocent Palestinian men, women and children continue to suffer unimaginable horrors under occupation and violence.

For the people of Palestine, this is yet another Eid under siege.

MPAC stands firmly in solidarity with the oppressed and calls on people of conscience across the world to continue speaking against injustice, oppression and the destruction of innocent lives wherever it occurs. Silence in the face of oppression is itself a form of complicity.

Nevertheless, Eid teaches us hope.

It teaches us that after sacrifice comes relief; after patience comes victory; and after hardship comes ease. The story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), Sayyidah Hajar and Prophet Ismail (AS) remains a timeless lesson that sincere faith, perseverance and obedience to Allah can overcome even the greatest trials.

We pray for all pilgrims performing Hajj this year from Nigeria and around the world. May Allah accept their pilgrimage, strengthen their faith, forgive their shortcomings and return them safely to their families as agents of peace, righteousness and positive change.

As we celebrate Eid-ul-Adha 1447.AH, let us move beyond symbolic sacrifice and commit ourselves to building stronger families, compassionate communities, responsible leadership and a more just society.

May Allah heal our nation, protect the oppressed, bless our homes with peace and prosperity, and accept our sacrifices and prayers.

Eid Mubarak.

Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum.

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Disu Kamor

Executive Chairman

Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC)

kamor.disu@mpac-ng.org