Eid-el-Fitr
9 Apr
The Paramount King of Ndigbo in Ghana, HRM Dr. Chukwudi Ihenetu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Muslim across the world as they celebrates Eid-el-Fitr, a solemn occasion that signifies the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. Earlier in his Eid-el-Fitr message, President Tinubu appealed to all citizens to come together and…
8 Apr
Saudi Arabia, yesterday, declared that the crescent of Shawwal had not been sighted, indicating that the fast would continue today.
It also added that the Eid-el-Fitr would be held tomorrow to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
7 Apr
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9th, and Wednesday, 10th April 2024 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in Abuja. In a congratulatory message signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Aishetu Gogo-Ndayako, the minister…
7 Apr
As Muslim faithful in Nigeria join other devotees across the world to celebrate Eid-el-fitr this week, Muslim clerics have urged adherents to imbibe Ramadan lessons in their lives and national lives.
7 Apr
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation’s Capital, for Lagos today ahead of Eid-el-Fitr.
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President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation's Capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-el-Fitr. Eid el-Fitr is the earlier of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam. Eid el-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan In deference to the solemn occasion, which…
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