President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the Muslim faithful at the State House Mosque to mark the commencement of the Ramadan Tafsir, the interpretation and explanation of the Qur’an.
Gatekeepers News reports that Buhari on Monday, joined in prayers for justice, peace, prosperity, and enhanced welfare of the whole humanity.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
The exercise which is in line with Islam’s guiding principles and intense devotional activities marks the 30-day Ramadan period.
Buhari further emphasised the need for deepening forgiveness, mercy, and kindness to the poor.
The President prayed to Allah to avert the activities of terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers as well as the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unforeseen hardships it brought to Nigeria and the global community.
The Chief Imam of the State House Mosque, Sheikh Abdulwahab Sulaiman, who led the exegesis condemned terrorists who have taken the religion of Islam as a cover to kill and loot the property of fellow citizens.
