Tag: Ramadan
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Eid-El-Fotri: Reps Minority Caucus felicitates with Muslims, calls for prayers for peace, unity and progress in Nigeria
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus felicitates with Muslims across the country calling for prayers for peace, unity and progress in Nigeria. This was contained in a sallah message jointly signed by the caucus leaders, Rep. O.K Chinda Minority Leader Rt. Hon. (Dr) Ali Isa J.C Minority Whip Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki Deputy Minority Leader…
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Just in: Ramadan fasting ends as Sultan of Sokoto confirms sighting of moon for Eid-el-Fitr
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad, has announced that the crescent moon marking the end of Ramadan fasting has been sighted. The Sultan made this known in a broadcast on Saturday. The Sultan said they received reports of sighting from Borno, Zazzau, Dutse, Maru, among other places within the country. The Sultan, who is…
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Just in: Saudi Arabia confirms real date for sallah celebrations
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Eid-el-Fitr will take place on Sunday. This follows the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal. The announcement was made on Saturday through an official platform widely followed by Muslims worldwide. Eid-el-Fitr, which signals the conclusion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting,…
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Ramadan: Sharia supreme council backs school closure
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) says the decision by some northern governors to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan is appropriate.
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FRSC advises motorists on how to avoid accidents during Ramadan fast
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has advised motorists performing the Ramadan fast to ensure adequate rest before driving to minimise fatigue induced crashes.
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CAN reacts over closure of schools during Ramadan
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the decision by some northern state governments to close all schools throughout the Ramadan fasting period as counterproductive.
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Residents in shock as gunmen kill Ondo businessman after Ramadan prayer
The Police Command in Ondo State has stated that investigations are ongoing into the assassination of a businessman, Ismaila Awoyinka, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
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Man beats wife to death over Ramadan food in Bauchi
A 50-year-old businessman, Alh Nuru Isah has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly beating his second wife to death over food in Fadamam Mada area of the state.
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Ramadan: Atiku tasks Nigerians on generosity
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to extend their hands of charity and affection far beyond immediate families to others.
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Tinubu sends message to Muslim faithful as Ramadan begins tomorrow
President Bola Tinubu wishes the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide good health, spiritual fulfilment, and divine blessings as they begin the sacred month of Ramadan.