MUSLIM faithful in Abuja Friday defied the early morning rain to celebrate Ed-el-Fitri with friends and loved ones at recreation centres.
While some major roads in the municipal area were deserted, roads leading to recreation centres were busy with celebrants going to unwind.
At the Millennium Park, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported celebrants, particularly children, adorned in gorgeous dresses, were seen exchanging gift items with friends and family members.
Abubakar Yahaya, a Manager, who was there with friends told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that they were not deterred by the rain because they were in the mood for celebration.
He said it was one of the rare opportunities he had to celebrate with friends and well wishers, adding, “we are ready to stay in the rain and celebrate”.
While Yahaya said it was an occasion to dine and wine with friends, Abdulkadir Tajudeen, an Estate Surveyor, however, said it was an opportunity to spend time with his wife and children.
``I think this is the right time to come together and share quality time with my family because my children have been on my neck to take them to the millennium park for an outing this holiday,” he said.
Tajudeen called for peaceful co-existence among Muslims and Christians in other to foster unity.
Another fun seeker at the park, Mrs Charity Igbudu, said although she was a Christian, she was there with her daughter to celebrate with her Muslim friends.
She said in spite of the security situation in the country, there was need for Christians and Muslims to be united.
“In the sight of God, we are one, there is no discrimination and in spite of the security crisis, I still believe we are one,” she said
NAN reports that traders were equally having a field day, as they were being patronised by the fun seekers.
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