A Sheik in Wau called on all citizens to be patient if they were to receive God’s blessing and that they must end violence.
Sheik Alteib Akech said Muslims all over the world started the holy sacrificial feast of the sacrifice on Tuesday, Voice of Hope reported.
He observed that South Sudan was blessed with many opportunities that could be achieved through patience and prayers.
Sheik Akech said the Muslim community would pray for the poor and call for an end to murder and corruption in the country.
Eid Al Adha is being celebrated today, marked with slaughter of goats and sheep as a sacrifice to Allah.
Western Bahr El-Ghazal Muslims are expected to gather at Mulid Square in commemoration of the day.