Muslims in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital have turned out en masse to observe the 2-rakat Eid-el Kabir prayer.
Shortly after arriving the Eid ground, Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazq rose from his seat to exchange pleasantries and Eid felicitations with co-worshippers on the same roll, including the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; former PDP National Chairman, Kawu Baraje; and former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore, amongst others.
In a brief interview with reporters shortly before leaving for the palace to pay homage to the Emir, the Governor said he was glad to have had peaceful Eid.
He advised the residents to work towards ensuring peaceful coexistence in their various communities.
In his Eid sermon, the Chief Imam of Ilorin Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Soliu, advocated for the provision of vocational skills for the youths to reduce unemployment.
ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
