Tag: Ramadan
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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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Sokoto govt to spend N998m to feed Muslims during Ramadan
The Sokoto State Government has earmarked N998 million for the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme to feed Muslims during the Islamic fasting period.
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Sultan announces Eid el-Fitr for Nigeria
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared Tuesday as the 30th day of Ramadan and Eid-El-Fitr to be celebrated on Wednesday.
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FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr
The federal government has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the federal government congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Dr. Tunji-Ojo…
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Akpabio breaks fast with Muslim colleagues, says “religion cannot divide us”
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to continue to work together as brothers and sisters irrespective of their religious divide.
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SAD! Bandits k!ll politician during Ramadan prayers, abduct wife, daughters
A terrible incident happened in Mairuwa village, within the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, where bandits attacked worshippers during Ramadan prayers on Saturday night. The assault resulted in the death of at least two individuals, with another person sustaining injuries. One of the victims was a well-known figure, Alhaji Lado, who was believed…
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Ramadan: Muslim women can delay menstrual cycle to fast – Cleric
Malam Salaudeen Abdulkadir, the Chief Missioner of Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Forum, says Muslim women who don’t want to miss their fasting, can medically delay the menstrual cycle.
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General public advised not to eat around Muslims observing Ramadan fast
The Chief Imam of Falomo Lagos Central Mosque, Dr Tajudeen Adebayo, has advised the public to respect the sensibility of fasting Muslim faithful by avoiding eating in their presence.
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Ramadan: Hisbah operatives arrest 12 adults for eating during fasting hours
The Operatives of Kano State Hisbah Board on Wednesday arrested 12 adults caught eating in broad daylight while fasting is ongoing. The arrest was effected following a raid carried out by the board at several places including areas around Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kofar Wambai, France road, Igbo road, Bata, Yankaba and Mallam Kato market.
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11 arrested for eating while observing Ramadan fast
The religious police force in Kano State known as the Hisbah Corps has arrested and detained 11 individuals in the State for eating food while observing fast during Ramadan.