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2 days ago
The month of Ramadan is now upon all Muslims, fit and able to fast. However, unmarried Muslims encounter different forms of changes in their lifestyles, five important things to avoid during Ramadan has been listed below. While traditional dating is not sanctioned, the existence of unmarried couples is a reality. To guide these couples during…
4 days ago
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on Muslim faithful to foster good neighbourliness and kindness during the Ramadan season. In a statement to commemorate the ongoing fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan
11 Mar
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins Monday in Gaza with no truce in sight, as fighting rages between Israeli forces and Hamas militants and a dire humanitarian crisis grips the besieged Palestinian territory.
11 Mar
The holy fasting month of Ramadan in Nigeria, with the worst economic crisis in a generation leaving many in Africa's most populous Muslim country struggling to buy food. With food inflation at around 35 percent, worshippers taking part in Friday prayers at the central mosque in Lagos told AFP they were barely able to provide…
11 Mar
Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Radda, has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers during the month of Ramadan, for a quick end to the security challenges bedeviling the country.  
11 Mar
The national moon sighting committee last night said the crescent for Ramadan fasting has been sighted.
10 Mar
Sultan of Sokoto, and Presiden-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar has announced the beginning of Ramadan, the Muslim fasting period. In a nationwide broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), the Sultan urged all Muslim faithful to use the Ramadan Period to pray for the peace and stability…
10 Mar
If you're wondering how to prepare for Ramadan, here are five simple steps to get you started.
10 Mar
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has enjoined Muslims to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1445 AH immediately after sunset on Sunday, March 10, 2024 which is equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH.
9 Mar
The holy fasting month of Ramadan begins early next week in Nigeria, with the worst economic crisis in a generation leaving many in Africa's most populous Muslim country struggling to buy food.
9 Mar
With the yearly Ramadan fasting commencing in less than 48 hours, Muslim faithful in Nigeria may face harder times considering the current food price crisis ravaging the country. Although many faithful see the situation
8 Mar
Brethren, today being 27 Shaaban1445A.H. means the month of Ramadan is just a few days away depending on the sighting of the moon and the location of each Muslim community across the world.

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