Tag: fasting
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NIFROP extends 21-day fasting and prayers programme to end of Ramadan
The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) has announced an extension to its 21-day fasting and prayer till the end of Ramadan. According to NIFROP, this is in light of the prevailing circumstances in the country and a show of solidarity to its members as well as other Muslims around the country. The…
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Insecurity: Buhari’s Minister orders staff to fast against Boko Haram today
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, has directed the staff of her ministry to embark on solidarity fast with the government and people of Borno state. The fast, which is slated for today, is aimed at ending the activities of Boko Haram members in Borno and other parts…
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Obaseki, Oshiomhole feud: Oba of Benin calls for fasting, prayers
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has urged traditional rulers in the state to fast and pray for peace ahead of the Edo governorship election in 2020. The Oba gave the charge at the quarterly meeting of Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs in Benin on Saturday. The monarch said the prayers and fasting…
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Sultan announces Thursday beginning of Ramadan fasting
Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto has declared Thursday as the first day for the beginning of the Ramadan fasting in Nigeria. Sultan Abubakar announced the sighting of the new crescent in Sokoto on Wednesday in a broadcast. He said the new moon was sighted in various places across the country that includeed Sokoto,…
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Pope Francis declares Feb 23 world fasting, praying day
Pope Francis has invited Roman Catholics, all Christians and members of other religions to observe Feb. 23 as a day of prayer, fasting and initiatives for peace. Francis while addressing tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly blessing, on Sunday urged everyone to ‘say no’ to violence and conflict. According…
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Nigerian clerics declare 40 days fasting to render B’Haram spiritual base useless
Nigerian clerics, numbering over 500 stormed the city of Abuja on Wednesday to pray for the capture of the kingpin of the Boko Haram insurgents, Abubakar Shekau. The clergymen, drawn from many religious backgrounds also called on Nigerians to intensify prayer for the safe return of the remaining Chibok girls. Recall that the Chief of…
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2017 Ramadan: Fasting ends on Saturday – NASRDA
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has said this year’s Ramadan fast will come to an end on Saturday. NASRDA explained that the appearance of the first astronomical lunar crescent for the month of June 2017, which signifies the end of Ramadan fast will be recorded in Nigeria on 25th June, 2017 between…
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Ramadan fasting, best way to get closer to Allah – Cleric
An Islamic cleric, Alhaji Quadri Afeez, has described fasting as one of the fastest ways through which one could get closer to Allah. Afeez, who is the Chief Imam of Ire Olohun Mosque, Kilanko Area of Ilorin, made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. He spoke in…
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Just in: Muslim clerics in Borno begin 10-day prayer, fasting for Buhari’s health
Some Muslims clerics in Maiduguri,Borno, on Friday said on Friday they had commenced 10-day prayer and fasting for the health of President Muhammadu Buhari. Malam Uma Bolori who spoke on behalf of the clerics said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Maiduguri on Friday. He said, ‘’Our prayer is what…