Don’t pay me Sallah homage, Buhari tells APC members, religious, community leaders, others

President Muhammadu Buhari will not receive Sallah homages by religious, community, party and other well-wishers during the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

Rather, the president will observe the Eid-El-Kabir prayers with his family at home, just as he did during the Eid-El-Fitr, a little over two months ago, in line with advisories from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Presidential Task Force, PTF on COVID-19.

According to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu, “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.

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“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.

“In order to stop the spread of the disease, the President will not be receiving Sallah homages by religious, community, party and government leaders and urges all citizens to observe the occasion as advised by state and local authorities.

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