Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State; former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, and Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe on Tuesday joined thousands of other Muslims who worshipped at the Eid praying ground in Ilorin.
The three prominent citizens observed the two raka’ats prayer to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
The two raka’at superogatory prayer, which lasted for less than 10 minutes, was led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Alhaji Mohammed Bashir.
The prayer took place under a peaceful atmosphere with the presence of heavy security personnel in mufti and uniform.
The Chief Imam later slaughtered his sacrificial ram at the Eid playing ground immediately after the prayer and his sermon to allow other Muslim faithful offer their sacrifice.
Bashir in his sermon admonished Muslims to imbibe the virtues of Prophet Ibrahim by being obedient to constituted authorities.
He urged Nigerians to shun destructive tendencies capable of retarding the growth and development of the nation.
The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, in his remark urged Nigerians to heed to experts and government advice against the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic.
The traditional ruler, however, called on the federal government to adopt more proactive measures against COVID-19 to ease its effect on the economy and humanity.
Sellers of different food items, drinks and books on Islam were seen at various locations of the Eid praying ground making quick business.
NAN