President Muhammadu Buhari trekking Source: @BashirAhmaad
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, August 21, joined thousands of Muslim faithful to observe the Eid el-Kabir prayer in his country home in Daura, Katsina State.
The NAN reports that the President arrived the Eid Praying Ground in the company of his aides and relatives at about 9.48 a.m.
further reports that the president performed the annual sacrifice of slaughtering of the ram immediately after the prayer session.
After this, President Muhammadu Buhari trekked for over 800 metres from the prayer ground to his private residence amidst chanting of `Sai Baba’ by well-wishers.
Earlier in his sermon, the Chief Imam of Daura, Safiyanu Dansanwai, who led the prayer, stressed the need for peace.
Dansanwaicalled on the Muslim ummah to pray for peace, harmony, and development of the country.
reports that the Emir of Daura, Farouk Umar, was among the thousands of faithful who performed the two raka’at prayers.
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PMB in Daura, Katsina State, today, after the #EidAlAdha prayers. pic.twitter.com/yaZaTRjnGk
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