The nation’s leader disclosed that he refused to abstain because he knew the benefits of fasting.
Buhari spoke at the weekend when he received a delegation of lawmakers, religious leaders, cabinet members, security chiefs and presidential aides.
Buhari said: “I’m very grateful to the ministers and church leadership that came to say happy Eid-Filtri to those of us that have been fasting.
“A lot of people asked me if on health grounds I can default, I refused because I know the value in fasting, I cannot miss it once I can do it.