President Buhari, Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar today observed Eid El Kabir prayers at the Daura Eid Ground in Daura Katsina state with other Muslim faithfuls. The president arrived the praying ground by 9:30 a.m. and was cheered by Muslim faithfuls who thronged the ground for the Eid-el-Kabir prayer. Chief Imam of Daura, Malam Salisu Rabiu, who led the prayer, in his sermon, stressed the need to respect constituted authority.

He also stressed the importance of discipline, especially among the youths, adding that discipline was paramount to the peaceful co-existence of any nation.

Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, used the occasion to call for sustained prayers for the socio-economic development of the nation, as well as the good health of the president.

He described some of the negative comments on the health of the president as unfortunate, adding that “he is with us today, we welcome him back home.’’

He called on Nigerians to put the unity of the nation at heart, stressing that the unity of Nigeria is sacrosanct.

The emir urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the economic growth of the nation.

Many of the worshipers thronged the Eid ground to catch a glimpse of the president, who cheerfully waved at the crowd.

At the end of the prayer that commenced at 10a.m., the president slaughtered his ram to mark the annual sacrifice.