President Muhammadu Buhari will not receive Sallah homages as he has chosen to celebrate the Eid El-Kabir prayers with his family at home, a statement said.
Buhari also encouraged Muslims to wear face masks, maintain social distancing and use their personal mats during prayers.
“President Muhammadu Buhari 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,” a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina said.
He added that, “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.
“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.
He then explained that the President will not be receiving visitors. “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.”
