President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended Eid prayers in Mogadishu.
The President was in the company of Prime Minister Hassan Abdi Barre in Saturday’s function.
Currently, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha on July 9 with millions having traveled to Saudi Arabia for their pilgrimage.
Eid al-Adha is one of the most important celebrations in the Muslim world.
President Mohamud used the opportunity to remind Somalis in the country to support each other in the face of a devastating drought that affects the lives of over 7 million people.