How President Buhari Trekked 800 Metres Back Home After Eid El-Kabir Prayer In Daura

President Buhari on Tuesday joined thousands of Muslim faithful to observe the Eid el-Kabir prayer in Daura, Katsina State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports .

NAN reports that the president arrived the Eid Praying Ground in company of his aides and relatives at about 9.48 a.m .

NAN further reports that the president performed the annual sacrifice of slaughtering of the ram immediately after the prayer session .

He trekked for over 800 metres from the prayer ground to his private residence amidst chanting of `Sai Baba’ by well-wishers .

Earlier in his sermon, the Chief Imam of Daura, Safiyanu Dansanwai, who led the prayer, stressed the need for peace .

He called on the Muslim ummah to pray for peace, harmony and development of the country .

NAN reports that the Emir of Daura, Farouk Umar, was among the thousands of faithful who performed the two raka’at prayer.