Muslims across Nigeria have joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate the 2021 Eid-el-Adha, also known as Eid-el-Kabir.
In the nation’s capital, Muslims converged on the Abuja National Eid Ground to observe the three Raka’at. The prayers were observed with strict adherence to the Covid-19 protocols.
Before going into the Eid ground, worshippers lined up to have their temperatures checked as health workers are also on the ground to administer hand sanitizers on the hands of the worshippers.
Among the personalities who observed prayer at the National, Eid ground is the FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello. The prayer was led by the Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam.
In Daura, Katsina North, and hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari, hundreds of residents from within and outside the town attended the two Raka’at prayers.
President Buhari and other dignitaries observed prayers were at the Kofar Arewa Eid prayer ground. The prayer was led by Imam Safiyanu Yusuf Dansanwai.
Also in attendance were the Emir of Daura, Umar Farouq Umar, other traditional and religious leaders including the ward, village and district heads as well as members of the business and political communities in Daura.
As usual, after performing the two Raka’at prayers and the ritual sacrifice, people come out mostly in Northern states to watch the historic Durbar, otherwise called Hawan Sallah.
However, due to the pandemic, both Katsina and Daura Emirate Councils have announced the cancellation of the 2021 Hawan Sallah festival to contain the spread of the virus and the banditry.
In Kaduna, former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi led the Eid prayer at the Murtala Mohammed Square prayer ground in the Kaduna metropolis.
In his message, the former Emir of Kano called on Nigerians to continue to live in peace irrespective of their religious or ethnic differences so as to foster peace and unity in the country.
The State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, in his address spoke on the importance of peaceful coexistence. He announced that more troops have been deployed to the State to help flush out bandits and other criminals in a bid to restore peace and security in the State.
