Eid-al-Fitr: Congregational prayers hold in Yobe, faithful defy COVID-19 protocols [PHOTO]

Muslim faithful have today stormed various Eid grounds for the observance of prayers across Yobe State despite COVID-19 pandemic. The Eid-El-Fitr prayer marked the end of a month-long Ramadan fast for the Islamic year 1441 After Hijrah. When DAILY POST correspondent visited Phase II Eid ground in Damaturu, most of the congregants wore their face

Muslim faithful have today stormed various Eid grounds for the observance of prayers across Yobe State despite COVID-19 pandemic.

When DAILY POST correspondent visited Phase II Eid ground in Damaturu, most of the congregants wore their face masks as recommended for public gathering, but the proximity was to close. However, other preventive measures as recommended by the State COVID-19 Committee, particularly physical and social distancing were seriously violated as the prayer was conducted in a congregation.

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