EID-UL-MUBARAK 2026: IJU-ISHAGA CENTRAL MOSQUE OFFERS PRAYERS FOR NIGERIA, MUSLIMS WORLDWIDE
Lagos, Nigeria – March 20, 2026
The 2026 Eid-ul-Fitr celebration was marked with deep spiritual reflection, gratitude, and fervent prayers across Nigeria, as Muslims commemorated the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
At the Iju-Ishaga Central Mosque in Lagos, the Chief Imam, Alhaji Abdul Waheed Thanni, led congregants in special Eid prayers, emphasizing unity, peace, and national development. The prayer session was attended by prominent members of the mosque, including Sheikh Kasali Akintunde (Chairman),alongside other committee members and a large gathering of faithful.
From left:Ustaz Sulaiman Anthonio, Financial Secretary;Alh Abdul Waheed Thanni, Chief Imam;Sheikh Kasali Akintunde, Chairman;Imam Taiwo Hassan, Vice Chairman and Imam Ibrahim Kilani, Mufassir, all of the Executive Committee of Iju Ishaga Central Mosque during the 2026 Eid li Mubarak Celebrations at the Mosque premises in Lagos yesterday
In his sermon, the Chief Imam called on Muslims to uphold the values of compassion, tolerance, and righteousness cultivated during Ramadan. He urged citizens to remain steadfast in promoting peace and harmony within their communities, noting that national progress depends on collective responsibility and moral integrity.
Special prayers were offered for the peace, unity, and continued stability of Nigeria. The Chief Imam and other leaders also extended prayers to Muslims across the world, particularly in regions facing conflict and hardship, including Iran and other troubled nations. They also pray for lasting peace, protection of lives, and restoration of normalcy in affected areas.
Speaking on behalf of the mosque committee, Ustaz Sulaiman Anthonio Mosque Financial Secretary reiterated the importance of solidarity among Muslims and encouraged acts of charity and kindness beyond the Ramadan period. He highlighted the need for continued support for the less privileged as a way of strengthening communal bonds.
The mosque leadership further called on government authorities, community leaders, and citizens to work collaboratively towards building a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous nation.
The Eid celebration at Iju-Ishaga Central Mosque was characterized by a strong sense of community, as worshippers exchanged goodwill messages and reaffirmed their commitment to the teachings of Islam.
As Muslims across Nigeria celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the message from Iju-Ishaga Central Mosque remains clear: unity, faith, and compassion are essential in overcoming challenges and fostering a better society for all.
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