Buhari’s son, Yusuf performs final rites at father’s grave, touches hearts online
The funeral of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at a London clinic on Sunday, July 12, 2025, has generated a wave of reactions across social media platforms.
Buhari was interred on July 15 in his hometown of Daura, located in Katsina State.
A particularly emotional moment caught the attention of many online users — a video showing Buhari’s son, Yusuf, participating in traditional Islamic burial rites. In the clip, Yusuf is seen carefully moulding and placing sand on his father’s grave, surrounded by male relatives who took part in the solemn ceremony.
The ritual, rooted in Islamic customs, serves both as a final act of respect to the departed and a sober reminder of the inevitability of death.
