Eid Al-Fitr Celebration: Let Eid Mark a National Reset

On behalf of the Christian community in Nigeria and the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), I warmly congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters across the country as you celebrate Eid-el-Fitri 2026.

Eid marks the end of Ramadan, a period of fasting, prayer, reflection and giving. Today, we celebrate with you, not only the breaking of the fast, but also the strengthening of faith, families and hope.

At a time like this, our nation needs unity more than ever. From insecurity to economic hardship, the challenges before us are real, but so too is our shared strength. Nigeria works best when we stand together; not divided by faith or ethnicity, but united by a common purpose and a shared future.

The spirit of Eid; kindness, sacrifice and care for others, offers us a way forward. It calls us to reject division, to choose dialogue over distrust, and to act in ways that heal rather than harm. This is how nations move forward, not just in words, but through everyday actions.

We join our Muslim compatriots in prayer for Nigeria; for lasting peace, improved security, economic recovery, and leadership guided by wisdom and compassion. We pray that the right values nurtured during Ramadan will endure beyond this season, especially in caring for the poor, protecting the vulnerable, and building a more just society.

Let this Eid be more than a celebration; let it be a reset for our national conscience.

May this season bring joy to your homes, good health to your families, and peace to our nation. May God bless Nigeria and guide us all as we continue to live together in unity. Eid Mubarak!

Signed:
✠ Archbishop Daniel Okoh,
President,
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)