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Eritrea: Maulid A'Nebi Celebrated Across Nation


 

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Shabait.com (Asmara)

20 March 2008
Posted to the web 20 March 2008

Asmara

Maulid A'Nebi was today colorfully celebrated all over the nation. In the celebrations held at the Al-Kulafa Al-Rashideen Mosque here in the capital attended by ministers, senior government officials, religious leaders and diplomats, Sheik Al-Amin Osman, the Eritrean Mufti, conveyed message of congratulations to nationals at home and abroad.

He pointed out that despite the fact that the Eritrean people follow different religious faiths and belongs to different ethnic groups; they have nonetheless managed to ensure the nation's independence and the safeguarding of its sovereignty through keeping intact their firm unity. Caring for one another and coexisting in harmony, as well as mutual respect are also characteristic features of the Eritrean people, the Mufti added.

Expressing conviction that the Eritrean people would steadfastly meet any challenge and emerge victorious thanks to their persistent patience and tolerance, Sheik Al-Amin stated that extending a helping hand to the needy and demonstrating good-neighborliness are factors that fully attest to the noble values of our people. He further stressed the need to enhance support to families of fallen heroes and disabled citizens.

Also speaking on the occasion, the Chairman of the Asmara Aukaf Congress, Omar Mohammed Ali Din, wished a happy Maulid holiday to all followers of the Islamic Faith.

Different songs and poems were presented by students of Mahad, Adin and Diya schools, in addition to the Sheik Hamid Nafotai group, thus adding color to the event.



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