Mr Obegolu said that the Eid-al-Kabir was a celebration rooted in faith, sacrifice and compassion.
In Abia, a roadside livestock dealer, Zakiru Husseini, said that the price of ram shot up by over 100 per cent.
The CAN urged Nigerians to come together to build a stronger, better nation through love and shared values.
Mr Dantalle said, “This is our only country. We must unite to build a strong, inclusive democracy where no one is left behind.’’
The governor urged Muslims to reflect on the festival’s core lessons — compassion, generosity, and complete submission to God’s will.
Mr Ozekhome said, “One cannot say he died too young — he surpassed the average Nigerian male lifespan of 61.2 years.’’
The deputy emir asked Allah to accept their deeds and grant them a blessed Hajj.
Mr Saleh urged the first batch of pilgrims to be ready for their return trip and prayed for a smooth return leg operation for all pilgrims.
The political leaders exchanged greetings and prayed alongside the Muslim faithful for peace and religious harmony.
Before departing Abuja, Mr Shettima joined other Muslim faithful to observe Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the national Eid ground.
