Buhari returns to National Mosque for Niece's wedding

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President Buhari: The only man sitting on a chair at the National mosque today.

President Buhari: The only man sitting on a chair at the National Mosque today.

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday attended the wedding (Nikkah) of his niece, Hajiya Hadiza Lawal, who got married to Muhammad Tukur Ibrahim.

The event took place at the National Mosque in Abuja.

At the event, President Buhari blessed the couple, while clerics used the opportunity to pray for peace and stability in the country.

In his sermon, the Administrator of the National Mosque, Ambassador (Professor) Shehu Galadanchi preached the virtue of love among humanity, urging obedience to Allah.

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He also called on leaders to be truthful to their followers and sustain their trust.

The President’s family at the Islamic wedding was represented by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammed Musa Bello alongside the Dan Madamin Daura, Alhaji Musa Haro.

The President’s presence at the National Mosque provided opportunity for more prayers for the nation and meeting the clerics since he refrained from attending Friday prayers at the mosque due to heavy human and vehicular traffic.

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