Heavy rain disrupts Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Abuja

The heavy rainfall started at about 8.46am sent Muslim faithfuls who had began assembling at traditional prayers grounds around the city including the National Prayer ground, along Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport road, Abuja and some other prayer grounds in the Federal Capital City as early as 7am scampering for cover to prevent being drenched.

Policemen who were deployed to provide security at the National Prayer ground also asked the worshipers to leave immediately the rain began.