Eid El Fitir: A Renowned Educationist in Taraba State Kamalu Aliyu Babando fetes Muslims,harps on religious tolerant.

A senior Lecturer Department of Computer Science, Taraba State Polytechnic Suntai Jalingo Campus, Kamalu Aliyu Babando has commended Tarabans on successful Eid el fitr celebration.

Kamalu Babando in a chat said this year's celebration marks of end of Ramadan fasting embarked upon by Muslim ummah a month ago.

While appreciating God for seeing the Muslims through the holy exercise, encouraged Muslims to replicate lessons learnt during the Ramadan Tafsir to build their spiritual lives.

Kamalu Congratulated the Muslims on successful Eid El Fitir and prayed God to accept their act of Worship and shower them blessings.

The Senior Lecturer commended Governor Agbu Kefas for providing a peaceful atmosphere leading to the success of the celebration across the state.

He however called on Muslims to tolerate one another and to Respect people from different Religion in the interest of progress.

Babando remarked that when people respect each other's beliefs,there would be harmony and peace at all times.

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