The Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged Muslim faithfuls across the Ilorin Emirate to observe the two-rakat Eid prayers by following the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Dr. Muhammad Bashir Imam-Soliu through radio broadcast in order to keep the rule of social distancing made to facilitate the fight against coronavirus pandemic.
The Emir in a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday, said the prayers would be transmitted live from the residence of the Chief Imam from 9:30a.m., tomorrow (Friday).
The monarch urged Kwarans to celebrate the Eid-Adha festival peacefully in line with the dictates of Allah and his Prophets.
He enjoined worshipers to pray fervently for the nation and extend charity to the less privileged and loved ones during and after the sallah festival.