YOLA – Some Muslim residents of the Adamawa State capital, Yola, have held special prayers for rain.
The Muslims thronged out on Saturday to an Eid praying ground in the city, where they offerred the special prayers.
They gathered at the NEPA Central Mosque in Jimeta seeking Allah’s intervention with rain.
This is coming at least 25 days without rain in Yola, and crops have begun to wither, with farmers expressing fears about likely lean harvest.
The Chief Imam of Demsawo, Mallam Salihu Suleiman who led the prayer, urged the people to repent of their sins and to guve alms to the poor.
The Acting District Head of Jimeta, Mohammadu Chubado who spoke during the event, appreciated people for coming out to attend the prayer.
Chubado asked the people to continue with prayers until God brings the desired rains.
