…as Gov urges citizens on sustained prayers for return of peace
SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday joined other Muslim faithfuls for the Eid-el Kabir Sallah congregational two rakats special prayers at the popular Ramat Square Eid ground, Maiduguri.
The governor, immediate past Governor Kashim Shettima, HRH Shehu of Borno, Alh. Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai, Al-Amin El kanemi of Borno and other top government officials were led in the performance of the two raka’at prayers, by the Imam Idaini of Borno, Imam Shetima Mamman Shettima Saleh.
The Eid prayer, held under normal security arrangement at the ramat square, was full to capacity with thousands of Muslim worshippers in attendance from different parts of the state capital, Maiduguri.
The usual Huthba (Islamic Sermon) delivered by the imam Idaini was brief as part of the COVID-19 measures to avoid keeping people long in social gatherings.
However, the Imam Idaini called for unity amongst citizens with prayers for end to COVID-19.
He also called on the Muslim Ummah to tolerate one another and live peacefully with each other while praying for peace in th state and country at large
At the Government House after the Eid prayer, Governor Zulum urged citizens of the state to sustain their prayers for the return of peace to the state permanently.
The Governor, whose message was delivered by the State APC Chairman, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, congratulated muslims for successful completion of Eid prayers across the state.
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