BUHARI TREKS 800 METRES BACK HOME AFTER EID-EL-KABIR PRAYER

Penpushing further reports that Buhari returned to the country having completed his 10-day leave, and also his desire to celebrate the Eid el-Kabir celebration in the country. He joined thousands of Muslim faithful to observe the Eid el-Kabir prayer in Daura, Katsina State

The President arrived the Eid Praying Ground in company of his aides and relatives at about 9.48 a.m and performed the annual sacrifice of slaughtering of the ram immediately after the prayer session.

Penpushing reports that, thereafter, Buhari trekked for over 800 metres from the prayer ground to his private residence amidst chanting of `Sai Baba’ by well-wishers.

However, earlier in his sermon, the Chief Imam of Daura, Safiyanu Dansanwai, who led the prayer, stressed the need for peace and called on the Muslim ummah to pray for peace, harmony and development of the country.