Muslims in Adamawa State North East Nigeria converged on Yola Eid ground to observe Eid-el-fitri prayer following the sighting of the moon, which marks the beginning of the month of Shawwal and the end of Ramadan.
The Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Khadi Ahmadu Bobboi who led the two rakaat prayers admonished faithful to fear the Creator and asked for God’s blessings upon Nigeria and peaceful coexistence among its citizens.
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Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among the worshipers and told journalists during an interview that the hardship being experienced by Nigerians is unfortunate but expressed the hope that things will improve
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the state had also in an interview enjoined faithful to use the spiritual vigour achieved during the ramadan fast to improve on humanity
(Editor: Ena Agbanoma)