Eid El‑Kabir: Wike Sends Greetings to Residents and Children

Eid el‑Kabir, also known as Eid al‑Adha, is the Islamic “Festival of Sacrifice” that commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. In 2024, Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, Nigeria, issued a public message congratulating the state’s Muslim residents—especially children—on the occasion, wishing them a blessed, peaceful celebration and urging unity and gratitude during the holiday. Views Nigeria