Follow Up: Despite Unfortunate Flood Disaster, Mokwa Residents Observes Eid After Niger Governor Cancels Sallah Activities
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that despite the unfortunate flood disaster that hit communities in Mokwa town, Niger State, hundreds of Muslim worshipers in the area converged on the Dzuko Eid prayer ground on Friday to observe the two Rakat prayers in commemoration of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations
OTN News had earlier reported that the Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has directed a low-key Eid-el-Kabir celebration and suspension of Hawan Bariki, Durbar and other elaborate Sallah activities across all Emirates in the State, in respect of the tragic lost in the communities.
OTN News further reports as gathered that the secretary of the Mokwa Central Mosque, Baba Tswale Mokwa, who addressed the worshippers before the commencement of the prayers, reiterated the directive of the Niger state government to suspend all Sallah festivities, including the Durbar.
Furthermore, he disclosed that a special prayer would be held to pray for those who lost their lives in the flood incident.
OTN News observes from the information gathered that the Dzuko Eid ground in Mokwa town was packed with hundreds of Muslims who turned out to observe the two-rakat prayers to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festivities.
OTN News further observes that the Chief Imam of Mokwa Local Government, Mohammed Ibn Mohammed, led the worshippers to observe the prayers.
Among the worshippers are the paramount traditional ruler of Mokwa, known as the Ndalele of Mokwa, Mohammed Aliyu Shaba, and other respected Islamic clerics in the area.
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