President Bola Tinubu joined thousands of Muslim worshippers on Sunday morning at the National Eid Prayer Ground in Abuja to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. The President arrived at the venue shortly before 9am and was warmly received by an entourage of high-ranking government officials, including Vice President Kashim
In a moving address that has resonated across the federation, the revered Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has called upon Nigerians to embrace the fundamental virtues of tolerance, understanding, and good neighborliness as Muslims conclude the holy month of Ramadan with Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.Speaking from his palace yesterday, the respected monarch emphasized that these virtues
NASFAT President Worldwide, Alhaji Ayodeji AbdulWahid AbdulRauf, FCS, extends his warmest wishes to Muslims across the globe as they mark the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, signifying the end of the sacred month of Ramadan. Speaking on behalf of NASFAT stakeholders and members worldwide, the President congratulated the Muslim Ummah, noting that the first day
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as Eid-el-Fitr Day, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This announcement follows the sighting of the Shawwal moon, which signifies the conclusion of the 29-day fasting period observed by Muslims worldwide. The Sultan, who is also the
Have you been wondering why Islamic festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha never seem to have a fixed date on the calendar? One year, Eid is in September; the next, it’s in August. Well, here’s the thing:Islamic dates are calculated according to the moon (This is known as the lunar calendar). It’s different from
As Muslims in Bauchi State and across Nigeria prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, the Bauchi State Police Command has announced comprehensive security measures to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ahmed Wakil, disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has
As Muslims prepare to mark the end of Ramadan fasting with Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has intensified security arrangements across the state. The Command has mobilized 1,045 officers and men to maintain peace and protect critical infrastructure during the festive period, according to a statement released
The traditional rivalry between the Olofin of Ado-Odo, Oba Olusola Lamidi-Osolo, and the Olota of Ota, Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege, has resurfaced, with both monarchs locked in a heated contest over the leadership of the Awori kingdom in Ogun State. The dispute escalated after Olota, in a recent interview, declared himself the Chairman of the Awori
By Shakirudeen Bankole An accident victim,.identified as Mr. Abiodun Oso, was rescued at the brink of death by the Medical Emergency Committee of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society NASFAT, earlier this morning, during the organisation’s annual Laylatul Qodr Programme at Km 36, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Asese, Ogun State. Kiin Media gathered that the man, who appeared in his
By Shittu Amidat Opeyemi The NASFAT Islamic Center at Km 36, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Asese, Ogun State, was a Mekkah of sort, as Muslims, in their thousands, flocked the place to observe this year’s Laylatul Qodr Programme. Annually, the members of the leading Socio-religious Islamic Organisation, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society, converged at Asese, to engage in intense spiritual
