Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts worldwide on Wednesday to mark Eid-El-Fitr, signalling the end of the one-month Ramadan fast.
President Bola Tinubu joined other Muslim faithful at the Dodan Barracks Mosque prayer ground in Lagos to mark Eid-El-Fitr.
Some of the dignitaries who observed the Eid-El-Fitr prayer with the President include the deputy governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat; former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola; among others.
The Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheikh Sulaiman Abou-Nolla, in his message, said that the festivity promotes a culture of sacrifice, unity and tolerance among Muslim faithful.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the prayers, President Tinubu again urged Nigerians to continue to show resilience, and patriotism, as well as keep hope alive as the nation navigates socio-economic challenges.
This year’s Eid-El-Fitr, which means “festival of breaking fast”, climaxed the month-long Ramadan fast which started on the 11th of March, 2024, when the moon was sighted.
The fasting ended on Tuesday after the moon was not sighted on Monday, prompting Saudi Arabia and the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, to declare Wednesday as Eid-El-Fitr celebration day.