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 […]
Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday congratulated the Muslim community on the dawn of another Ramadan, the ninth Islamic month in which fasting is prescribed for healthy Muslims. “I felicitate with the Muslim ummah on the coming of another Ramadan, a month in which God’s mercies are exceptionally abundant and His forgiveness far-reaching. I […]
As Muslims around the globe commence the holy month of Ramadan, the Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has enjoined Muslims to take full advantage of the holy month with renewed faith in Allah by engaging in activities that are in consonance with the essence of Ramadan. Governor Abiodun said the fast should purify and spiritually […]
You can exchange Ramadan greetings by saying “Ramadan Kareem,” which translates into “Have a generous Ramadan,” or “Ramadan Mubarak,” which roughly translates into “Happy Ramadan.” On the last day of Ramadan, which is Eid-al-fitr, the greeting changes to “Eid Mubarak.” May Ramadan begins during the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar when the new […]
The month of Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar observed by the Muslims globally as the month of fasting. It is advisable to take dates during Iftar as the second thing after water. READ ALSO: Eating tomatoes helps to fight prostate cancer-Expert Dates is a natural healer gotten from dates palm tree, […]
What you can do and can’t do this holy month of Ramadan which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by fasting and reflection. This year the month may be very different for Muslims across the world, as the traditional gatherings with family and friends to break the fast every night […]
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, an aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the September Governorship election in Edo, on Friday felicitated with Muslims on the commencement of Ramadan. Ize-Iyamu in a statement he personally signed which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin, described Ramadan as a period of devotion […]
The Ekiti House of Assembly on Friday congratulated Muslim faithful in the country on the commencement of the Ramadan fast. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mrs Yemisi Ayokunle, and made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti. The statement urged Muslims to use the opportunity […]
The Kebbi Deputy Governor, Alhaji Samaila Yombe, has urged Muslims to devote themselves to prayers to Allah to eliminate COVID-19 pandemic in this Holy Month of Ramadan. Yombe gave the advice in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Abdullahi Musa-Yalmo and made available to the newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. READ ALSO: […]
Sahur is the meal consumed early in the morning by Muslims before fasting (sawm), before dawn during or outside the Islamic month of Ramadan. Make Sure You Don’t Skip Sahur. But, sahur has a much bigger importance and meaning than just something to eat before you start fasting. It prevents you from fatigue during the day and helps alleviate extreme hunger and thirst. Making up missed days […]
; Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto has declared Friday April 24, 2020 as the first day of the Ramadan fast in Nigeria. Abubakar announced the sighting of the new crescent in Sokoto on Thursday in a radio and television broadcast. He said the new moon was sighted in different parts of the […]
Riyadh – The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan will start on Friday in Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, and most Arab countries. Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court said the new moon was sighted on Thursday, confirming that Ramadan will start on Friday, the official SPA news agency reported. The beginning and end of Islamic months […]
One of the most holy months of the year in the Islamic calendar begins on April 24th. That’s the start of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer for the 1.8 billion Muslims in the world. For those who are unfamiliar with the event, here is some basic information. Ramadan a month-long religious observance that takes place […]
Ibadan – Sheikh Abdul-Ganiy Abubakry, the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, has said that Ramadan fasting begins on Thursday, April 23. This is as to check the spread of the coronavirus, Dr Ibrahim Uthman, a lecturer in the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, advised Muslim clerics and their followers to use available […]
Ahead of the 2020 Ramadan fasting expected to begin by April 24, prices of food items have skyrocketed in Kaduna markets. A check at Bakin Dogo Market revealed that prices of most staple foods have shot up. A trader in the market, Abba Mustapha, said that the price increase was due to the coming of […]
Some residents of Bauchi have cried out over the hike in prices of food items mostly used during the Ramadan fast. Our correspondent who went round the markets reports on Monday that prices of most food items have increased as a result of COVID-19 lockdown. Mrs. Fatima Isiaku told our correspondent that a bag of […]
Godwin Anyebe As Muslim faithful across the globe commenced the month-long Ramadan fasting, Mouka Limited, Nigeria’s foam and Mattress Company wishes Muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria and the world over, a successful Ramadan fast. During the month of Ramadan, it is obligatory for Muslims to fast in fulfilment of the fourth pillar of Islam. […]
Saudi Supreme Court has announced Friday, June 15, for the start of Eid el-Fitr, after sightings of the new moon, thus bringing fasting in the holy month of Ramadan to an end, Saudi Press Agency reported. The day of Eid, falls on the first day of the Islamic calendar month of Shawwal.
Lagos top female politician, Hon. Fateemah Muhammad, is at her best once again. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives aspirant, we gathered, has shifted the focus of her empowerment scheme to caring for Muslims in this holy month of Ramadan. Fateemah, for the record, possesses leadership drives that are having a positive effect […]
Muslim faithful has been advised to demonstrate the virtues of personal sacrifice, self-discipline and tolerance which the holy month of Ramadan symbolises. Mr Segun Adewale, the Action Democratic Party (ADP) governorship candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti made the appeal on Friday. Adewale also said that the residents of the state should use […]