Sultan of Sokoto’s 10th Anniversary, special prayer held

A special prayer session to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad 111 on the throne as the spiritual leader of the Islamic Council has been held.The prayer session was held at the Sultan Muhammadu Bello Jumat Mosque opposite the Sultan’s palace in Sokoto State.It was led by Chief Imam of the Mosque, Muhammed Aqwara, who ”˜prayed for peaceful co-existence of the nation and the Sultan to live a long life and continue with his good works for the welfare of the people especially the poor.’’Law abiding Imam Aqwara called on citizens to fear God in everything they do and be law abiding.He urged Muslims to leave in harmony with other religion and obey rules and regulations as Islam is a religion of peace.The imam also prayed for the Nigerian President, Mohammadu Buhari, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and his deputy among other leaders.The Imam, Sultan and other dignitaries proceeded to Hubbarem of Shehu Usman Danfodio where all late Sultan of Sokoto were buried for special prayers.Meanwhile Nigerian Leaders, Traditional rulers and other dignitaries are already gathering at the venue of Durbar in Sokoto for the occasion.