Avoid Non-Essential Travelling During The Eid-el-Kabir, FG Warns

FG has advised against non-essential travelling during the Eid-el-Kabir season due to COVID-19. The ministry of information said travelling this season could pose a risk of contracting the deadly infectious disease.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has also cautioned against holding the Eid prayer in congregation. As Muslims in Nigeria and other parts of the world prepare for 2020 Eid-el-Kabir festival. The Federal Ministry of Information and Culture in a brief statement on Sunday, July 26, said:

“Travelling this season could put you and your loved ones at risk of contracting COVID-19.”  The ministry posted it on its official Facebook page.

Muslims across the country have been urged to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival in their respective homes due to the COVID-19 infection. The Eid-l-Kabir will hold on Friday, July 31, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has cautioned against holding the Eid prayer in congregation. The council, led by the Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, noted that the pandemic is not yet over, warning people to celebrate with high caution. In a statement by NSCIA through its deputy secretary-general, Professor Salisu Shehu, the council also said Eid is not a compulsory religious activity if doing so would undermine the fundamental purpose of the Islamic laws. Congratulating the Muslims, NSCIA also stated that there will be three Khutbah (sermons) that will run from Thursday, July 30, to Friday, July 31.