Tag: Muslim
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Sallah: Akpabio celebrates Muslims, urges peace, patience
As Muslims across Nigeria and around the world celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has extended his warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah, praying that the sacred festival may usher peace, love, and unity to the nation. In a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and…
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Eid-al-Adha: Reps minority caucus felicitates with Muslim faithful across Nigeria
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives congratulates the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-al-Adha celebrations, commemorating the acts of faith and selfless sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him) in exemplary obedience to Allah. O This was contained in a Sallah message jointly signed by the caucus leaders, Rep.…
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Eid-El-Kabir: Senator Manu felicitates with Muslim faithful in Taraba Central and Nigerians
Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District felicitates with Muslim communities in Taraba and Nigerians at large on the occasion of 2025 Eid-El-Kabir. The former Taraba State Deputy Governor emphasized the significance of Eid-El-Kabir, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, which commemorates the unwavering faith and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to God.…
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Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat in Hajj
Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest hours of the day. Thousands of pilgrims began to gather before dawn around the hill and the surrounding plain where the Prophet Mohammed is…
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Islamic calendar update: Sultan announces first day of Zulki’ida
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the first day of Zulki’ida 1446AH. This announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory…
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“Let the Love of Ramadan live in our hearts”, Obi saluttes Muslims at Eid-el-Fitr
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has prayed for Nigerian Muslims to allow the love and spirit of Ramadan to guide their ways. Obi, in a message, said, “I sincerely join the Muslim faithful in Nigeria to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr 2025, which marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.…
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Group hails Governor for promoting cordiality between Plateau Christians and Muslims
A Plateau State socio-political group, Plateau Patriotic Front, PPF has commended the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang for leading an all inclusive governance and removing the dichotomy between different religious communities in the state. The Chairman of PPF, Mani Imman in a statement he issued on Thursday. Imman who spoke on the heels of the…
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Kano Hisba nab many for not observing Ramadan fast
The Hisba Board in Kano State has nabbed several young men for allegedly not observing the Ramadan fast on the first day of the holy month. Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, the Deputy Commander General of the Board, confirmed the arrests during a press briefing. He stated that the suspects were detained during routine patrols by Hisba…
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Just in: Saudi Arabia sights Ramadan crescent moon fasting begins Saturday
Saudi Arabia has announced sighting the crescent of the new lunar month marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in the kingdom. People in Saudi Arabia will observe their first fast tomorrow (Saturday). This was confirmed in post on Friday, February 28, 2024, by the Inside The Haramain, a publication that focused on…
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Why Eid-el-Maulud is celebrated by Muslims – Cleric
Sheikh Zakirullah Dan’Iya, says Eid-el-Maulud is celebrated to encourage Muslims to rejuvenate their faith and rededicate their time to the service of Almighty God. Dan’Iya, the leader of the Tijjaniyyah Islamic sect in Lafia, Nasarawa state made this known in a telephone interview with NAN on Monday.