Eid-del-Kabir: Buhari To Celebrate With Family Alone, Bans Homage At Villa

Just as the Eid-El-Fitr was marked, President Muhammadu Buhari has said he will observe this year’s Eid-del-Kabir prayers with his family alone and will not be receiving Sallah homages by religious, community, party and government leaders.

The President said the decision was taken in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease and “in line with advisories from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA and the Presidential Task Force, PTF on COVID-19.

This was contained in a statement signed and issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Friday.

“In wishing all Muslims a safe and happy Eid, the President reiterated the protocols as issued by the PTF that large gatherings, as much as possible, should be discouraged,” Shehu said in the statement.

“Where small groups choose to hold the Eid together, face masks are absolutely necessary, as is social distancing. Advisedly, such prayers should hold outdoors and worshippers are encouraged to bring their own prayer mats.”

The president further urged “all citizens to observe the occasion as advised by state and local authorities.”

“He once again wishes all citizens a safe and happy Eid,” he added.