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President Felicitates With Muslims As Ramadan Begins

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As the holy month of Ramadan commences, the President has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world, urging them to embrace the spiritual and communal values of the sacred period. In a statement marking the beginning of the fasting season, he expressed

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Black Seed: An essential remedy during Ramadan

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2024 0

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

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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: Pray for Nigeria, Fayemi urges Muslim Ummah

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By Tom Garba As Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan, Dr Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State has extended his best wishes and greetings to Nigerian Muslims, encouraging them to use the annual fast as an opportunity for self-reflection, prayer, and to deepen community spirit. Dr Fayemi also noted the significance of this […]

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Ramadan begins today, Makinde calls for more prayers

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BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI The Muslim community in Nigeria begins the 30-day long Ramadan today upon announcement of sighting of the new crescent. This was confirmed by the Sultanate on its X handle late Sunday evening. According to the statement, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar would make it official. “The Sultanate has confirmed a […]

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Ramadan fasting begins, as Sultan confirms new moon

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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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Eid: Buhari bans visits from religious leaders, politicians

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*Cautions youth against violence Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja As Muslims in Nigeria join others globally in preparations towards Eid Al-Fitr, a day that is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that all celebrations be limited due to the global Coronavirus crisis. A statement by the Senior […]

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Ramadan: How to read the entire Quran

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2021 0

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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Ramadan: Pray for Nigeria’s security, Progress – APC

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By Tom Okpe As the Holy month of Ramadan which marks the commencement of 30 days of fasting begins Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) enjoins Muslim faithful to use the opportunity presented by the Holy month to come closer to the Almighty Allah, praying for the country’s progress and security. Ramadan, the 9th month […]

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Look out for crescent of Ramadan from Monday – Sultan

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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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As Ramadan approaches, 6 Sunnah Fruits of the Prophet (SAW) to be taken

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Ramadan, Muslims claim that Islam is an eternal religion that has been steadily revealed to humanity through a series of prophets, with the final and full revelation of the faith coming through Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. Saudi Arabia’s desert city of Mecca Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca in the […]

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Eid-el-Fitri: APC urges Nigerians to imbibe Ramadan lessons

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2020 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the 2020 Ramadan fasting and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri. The partt joined the Nigerian Muslim community in beseeching Allah to accede to all their prayers and accept their fasting as an act of worship. In a Sallah message by […]

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Saudi Arabia declares Sunday Eid el-Fitri

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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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Slain journalist Khashoggi’s sons “forgive” killers because of Ramadan

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A son of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered inside Riyadh’s consulate in Turkey in 2018, on Friday said he and his brothers have forgiven his father’s killers. “We, the sons of martyr Jamal Khashoggi, announce we have forgiven whoever killed our father for the sake of God. “We deeply hope that God […]

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Borno COVID-19 c’ttee, Islamic clerics agree to hold Eid-el-Fitr prayers

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The Borno COVID-19 Committee and Islamic Clerics in the state have agreed that the Eid-el-Fitr prayers marking the end of Ramadan fast should be observed in congregations. Alhaji Umar Kadafur, Borno Deputy Governor, said in a statement in Maiduguri on Wednesday that the decision was taken after a stakeholders meeting involving the COVID-19 committee and […]

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JNI calls for spiritual deepening in the last 10 days of Ramadan

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Kaduna – The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has called on the Muslim faithful to deepen their spiritual commitment in the remaining 10 days of Ramadan. The Secretary-General, JNI, Dr Khalid Aliyu, made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna. Aliyu said amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and many uncertainties, Muslims successfully started the […]

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Ramadan: SDP urges Muslims to practice charity

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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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Ramadan: Foundation distributes food items to Kaduna residents

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A non-governmental organisation, Bintalya First Foundation (BFF) on Monday, distributed food items to vulnerable people in the suburb of Kaduna, capital of Kaduna state. Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation, Hajiya Binta Hamidu-Haruna, said the gesture was aimed at reducing the hardship being faced by residents during the Holy month of Ramadan, […]

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Iran’s mosques remain shut as Ramadan gets under way

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Mosques and mausoleums are to stay shut in Iran, while Friday prayers remain suspended despite the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, President Hassan Rowhani announced on Sunday. The Islamic republic has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with the death toll rising above 5,700 on Sunday and infections exceeding 90,000, according to […]

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Foods and drinks to avoid during Ramadan

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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 […]