Despite the directive from the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs(NSCIA) that fasting should continue as a result of the non-sighting of the Shawal moon by authorities last night, the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul Ganiyy Abubakri Agbotomokekere on Wednesday performed Eid prayer at the Ibadan Central Eid praying ground, Agodi.
Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan and Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Olawale Abdul-Mojeed Mogbonjubola, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Sustainable Development Goals Mr. Kunle Yusuf,People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Southwest Chairman, Ambassador Taofeeq Arapaja were some of the dignitaries at the prayer ground.
The directive makes the Ramadan month to extend to 30.
Earlier, Alhaji Agbotomokekere has announced on his Facebook Page on Tuesday morning that Ramadan has ended yesterday and he was go to lead the Eid prayer Wednesday morning.
It was also observed the Eid prayer ground was well attended but lower compared with the usual busy activities at the ground.
The reason, it was gathered, was because some faithful are still observing the fast.
