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Black Seed: An essential remedy during Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan is here, Muslims worldwide prepare for a period of spiritual reflection, fasting, and prayer. Alongside these religious practices, attention turns to dietary habits that sustain energy levels and promote well-being during the fasting hours. Among the various remedies and foods recommended, black seed emerges as a standout due to […]
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Aspira gifts Viva hampers in the spirit of Ramadan

As Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and reflection, begins, Aspira Nigeria Limited, the proud manufacturer of the renowned detergent brand Viva Plus, announces the expansion of its Ramadan gifting initiative to include Southern states in Nigeria, alongside its ongoing efforts in the Northern region. In line with the ethos of Ramadan, Aspira Nigeria Limited […]
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Ramadan fasting begins, as Sultan confirms new moon

BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed the sighting of the new moon which marked the commencement of Ramadan fasting 1444AH. Sultan, in a message of the official Twitter handle of NSCIA, said Ramadan 1444 AH fasting commences […]
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Ramadan: How to read the entire Quran

It’s that time of year again when I find so much beauty and sense. Ramadan 2021, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, began today, Tuesday, April 13th, 2021. (Hijri 1440). Ramadan is much more to me than just fasting from dusk to dawn or feasting during Iftar. It’s a time when I try to […]
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Look out for crescent of Ramadan from Monday – Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah […]
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Saudi Arabia declares Sunday Eid el-Fitri

The Muslim holiday of Eid el-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, will begin on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, authorities in the kingdom said on Friday. “Saturday will be the last day of the sacred holy month of Ramadan and Eid el-Fitr will take place on Sunday,” the royal court and the […]
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Ramadan: SDP urges Muslims to practice charity

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has urged the Muslim faithful across the country to imbibe the virtue of charity during the Ramadan season. The Acting Chairman of SDP, Chief Supo Shonibare, made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Alfa Mohammed. Shonibare said that the period […]
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Foods and drinks to avoid during Ramadan

Ramadan is a 30-day period during which Muslim fast from sunrise to sunset every day.  During the fasting period, Muslims only have two meals: the Suhoor i.e. a pre-dawn meal before starting the fast) and Iftar i.e.the meal to break the fast. Because of the long break between meals, a fasting person needs good, nutrient-rich […]