Eid al-Adha: Buhari, Owodunni, Areago, others observe Eid prayers at Ogbomoso old praying ground (PHOTOS)
Abdulrazak BELLO
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The Areago of Ogbomosoland High Chief Sobalaje Otolorin; the Ikolaba, High Chief David Ojo; Senator Fatai Buhari, representing Oyo North senatorial district; Alhaji Abdulganiyu Owodunni, Aare Musulumi of Ogbomosoland; Alhaji Alimi Sarumi, Basorun Musulumi of Ogbomosoland; Alhaji MIkaheel Yusuf, Asoju Adini Musulumi of Ogbomosoland; Town Planner Prince Oladiran Bayewuwon Abdulazeez, the Bashorun Musulumi of Ogbomosoland; the Parakoyi Adini of Ogbomosoland, Alhaji Sirajudeen Aleem; among others observed the 2025 Eid el-Kabir prayer at the old praying ground opposite LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.
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The prayer attended by many Muslim faithful was led by the Chief Imam of Aafin of Ogbomoso Sheikh Habeeb Ahmad Ayilara.
In his sermon, Sheikh Ayilara emphasized the significance of Eid al-Adha festival urging Muslim faithful to ”lead a life that reflects devotion to Allah, sacrifice, obedience and holiness, exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim.”
He said Prophet Ibrahim demonstrated great faith in willing to sacrifice his only son in obedience to God charging Nigerians on the virtues of faithfulness and piety.
The cleric performed the symbolic slaughtering of ram at the praying ground.
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From the venue, the Ummah paid courtesy visit to the Soun Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye who warmly received and felicitated them, while urging them to remain steadfast and dedicated in their service to God.
Soun flanked by from left Chief Imam of Ogbomoso Palace Sheikh Habeeb Ahmad Ayilara, Alhaji Sarumi, Aare Musulumi Owodunni and Bashorun Musulumi
Soun with Ajanasi Agba of Ogbomoso Alhaji Qozeem Olaosebikan
Areago (second right), Ikolaba (third right) and other chiefs
Parakoyi Adini Aleem
Mogaji Gbagun Sikiru Oyeyiola Oyelami
Alh Abdul Salam, Mufasr of Ogbomoso
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