 The annual ritual kicked off at various Muslim praying grounds across the state, Idle Kabir also known as Salah, which is the festivity of sacrifice and of the final rides of the celebration in Saudi Arabia. The report As early as 8 o'clock, Muslim faithfuls in Karnat state trooped to the Eid prayer grounds. Allah Akbar! Its message, the chief imam of Central Mosque Khakuri, Shaikh Jibrin Ibrahim emphasized peace, love and unity as he enjoined Muslims to be mindful of their utterances, especially now that the country is facing serious security threats. Others insisted on the need for all to show religious and ethnic biases. My name is Idmubarak. I'm very very happy to see my family and my friends and the mosques, everybody. I'm very very happy. After the Eid prayers, the Shaikh slaughtered a ram which signifies the sacrifice offered by Prophet Ibrahim. In Kuala, Muslim faithfuls in their large numbers joined their counterparts across the globe to observe the prayers amidst every security presence. Focus of speeches on unity and development of the country. May Almighty Allah continue to be with us, protect us and most importantly, may Almighty God protect the new leadership that we have at the federal level as well as the governor of Kuala state. And we continue to pray that the Almighty Allah should give us the benefit and accept our sacrifice as a means of ibadah that he will accept it. Meanwhile, the army of Ibraheem Zulu Gambari cautioned idol worshippers within the ancient Ibraheem Metropolis against desecrating the city and its environs saying the city is an Islamic community inhabited by peaceful people. Despite the rainfall in the early hours of the day, many of the Muslim faithfuls gathered for the open air special prayers called Salat al Eid. Speaking with newsmen after the Eid, the chief Imam of River State Central Mosque, Abdul Malik Yahya called on Muslim faithfuls to continue with the love shared during the festival. The Qutubah was strictly adhered to the teachings of Islam as we commemorate the Eid al Adha. Eid al Adha simply means the festival of sacrifice. So the significance is all revolve about thanking Allah and being merciful to God Almighty. And in that, we believe that Almighty Allah haven't spare our life to witness to the need for us to be grateful and grateful to Him and that is the message that will tell to the people today. Some other Muslim faithfuls who spoke to our correspondent said preaching unity and peace remain the panacea for peaceful coexistence and citizens should abstain from unlawful act in all they do. Authority should serve and not to be served. When that is done, then you see that the roller programs programs that will best serve the interests of the people. The most important prayer is for peace, love and harmony. If there is no peace, there will be no leadership. If there is no love, there will be no peaceful coexistence among the people and the citizens. The Muslim ummah in River State never had it so good like this. We want to thank the synergy between the Muslim community and the government of River State. After the prayers are shake, Allah way, the Imam of the Ogbogoro Central Mosque in Yanigwa, Bayasa State said God honors the act of obedience, which is the significance of the day for the Muslim community. This celebration is how Prophet Abraham was about to slaughter his son. Ismai, they could get it in the dream. So Allah bring a ram to sacrifice inside of Ismai. There is a celebration that we are doing today in Doha. And there is a celebration. He give every human being that really Almighty God have power to do something which man is not expected. Others who spoke to plus TV news thanked the state government for providing resources for them to celebrate this year's Edo Kabeo. They also highlighted the importance of Aj, which is one of the five pillars in Islam. You perform Haj in Makkah. After Haj, you will buy Ziarin in Hajjana, which is heaven. And today is the 10th day that pilgrimage is spent in Makkah. What they actually go there to perform is sacrifice. In Emo state, Muslim faithfuls also gathered for the Eid prayers. The chairman of the Muslim Council of Nigeria Emo State Chapter, Bashir Uwakwe, enjoined all to pray for the success of President Bola Tinibu's administration. To pilot the affair of this great country that is full of uncertainty, insecurity, corruption, hatred, suffering and a lot of it. In Makkah, the Benwe state capital, the prayer ground was crowded as faithfuls prayed for the peace and progress of the country. The sacrificial ram was slaughtered as an act of obedience to God. Alhamdulillah, you know government, the other government has passed, which all the country has expected a good government from Tinibu government. And we, we are the people which will help him with prayer. With peace, you can achieve anything. So we are praying to the new government that came, let them try their best to make sure that we have peace in our Benwe state. Because with peace, you cannot work. In Adamawa, Governor Amadou Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state and the presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Atiku Abubaka joined other Muslims at the central heat ground in Yola to observe the prayers. After the prayers, Governor Fintiri moved to the government house where he slaughtered the sacrificial rams. He then proceeded to the palace to receive Salah Umij from traditional title holders. The hope and prayer that our prayers today will lead us to peace, prosperity and development in the country and Adamawa in particular. It is our fervent prayer also that we will continue to coexist for the overall existence of this country. Because we need this country that there is regard as an individual and we need peace and prosperity. In our state, Governor Shayimakin, they played host to Muslim leaders in the government and the People's Democratic Party in the state. The governor appreciated the Muslim communities for remaining peaceful in the state despite attempts by Ovasilius politicians to sow the seed of division. They were peddling a lot of rumors, a lot of misinformation, misinterpretation of things. They were trying to push on your state towards religious division. Where is the cashless now? You said they were printing the notes that they destroyed all the old notes. What are we spending now? You can use your power, use your position, use your influence and say look I will do this. If God says look I will not leave my people. He advised public office holders to always allow God to prevail in their decisions and policies.