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Photos: Buhari causes more than a stir at Eid Praying ground

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Crowds wave and even took photographs as President Muhammadu Buhari appeared today at the Eid-El-Fitr Praying Ground in Abuja. The praying ground is located on the Airport Road, a distance of 300 metres away from the City gate. After the prayers, the crowd became almost uncontrollable as the people sought to touch PMB.
PHotos at the praying ground were taken by Femi Ipaye. The State House provided photographs of the homage ceremony.

Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau(rtd), President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki  at the Eid Prayer ground in Abuja
Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau(rtd), President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Eid Prayer ground in Abuja
Buhari greets the crowd at the Eid ground
Buhari greets the crowd at the Eid ground
People  standing on fence to take a photo of Buhari
People standing on fence to take a photo of Buhari
And people bid to say goodbye
And people bid to say goodbye
Catholic Archbishop Onayekan, left with  Buhari and Osinbajo. Right is the Primate Church  of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Revd Nicholas Okoh
Catholic Archbishop Onayekan, left with Buhari and Osinbajo. Right is the Primate Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Revd Nicholas Okoh
Paying homage: President, FCT Christian Pilgrims Commission, Reverend Israel Akanji,  Buhari, deputy chief Imam   Abuja National  Mosque, Sheikh Mohammed Kabir  VP Yemi Osinbajo  and  chairman  FCT Council of traditional rulers, Onah of   ABAJI, Alhaji Baba Yunusa
Paying homage: President, FCT Christian Pilgrims Commission, Reverend Israel Akanji, Buhari, deputy chief Imam Abuja National Mosque, Sheikh Mohammed Kabir VP Yemi Osinbajo and chairman FCT Council of traditional rulers, Onah of ABAJI, Alhaji Baba Yunusa
Buhari receives a gift from the permanent secretary, FCT Ministry, Mr John Chukwu. VP Osinbajo looks on
Buhari receives a gift from the permanent secretary, FCT Ministry, Mr John Chukwu. VP Osinbajo looks on

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