Muslim faithful dress elegantly in celebration of Sallah

By Oladele Eniola

Lagos, June 16, 2024 (NAN) Muslim faithful on Sunday were elegantly dressed as they marked the Eid-el Kabir celebration.

A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who went around some parts of Lagos to monitor the celebration observed that muslims were beautifully dressed as many households were seen celebrating the day.

At the prayer ground located at Magodo Phase 2, elderly women and girls were dressed in the attire popularly known as Abaya, while the men adorned beautiful sewn jalabiyas, and posed for pictures after the prayers.

The whole atmosphere was filled with joy, laughter and happiness despite the economic hardship in the country.

Mr Qudus Awotayo, a father of two, urged everyone to pray for the country to overcome the current hardship facing the masses.

“I’m always grateful to Almighty Allah for granting us life to see this day and celebrate it because in all of what is happening, we must be thankful for the gift of life.

“I use this opportunity to pray for the country so that Allah can grant us solutions to the issues we are facing as a country,”  he said.

Oluwaseyitan Afeez who came along with her friend to the prayer ground, said she was grateful for the holiday noting that it was a time for reflection and revaluation.

“People should use this time to reflect and reevaluate themselves in order to be better and impact the people around them.

“We need to learn to be of good influence to people around us as this will have a positive effect.”

At the praying ground at Ile-Zik, in Ikeja, muslim faithful gathered around as they prayed for peace and unity in  the country.

Mr Debo Oyedeji, who was with his wife and children, urged muslims to help one another as the period should be used to make positive impacts.

“People must take it on themselves to help one another during this period and in other times because we must imbibe the spirit of giving.

“We are obliged to lift others and by doing that, we will be blessed in several ways that cannot be imagined or explained.” he said.

Mr Afeez Oguntayo, said he would use the holiday to rest and have lone time.

Also, some households were seen celebrating the holiday as they entertained guests with foods and drinks.