President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria as a critical force in the moral and intellectual development of the country, reaffirming the role of the Islamic organisation in shaping responsible citizens and promoting national progress. This commendation was delivered during the 11th Triennial Conference of the Society, held on Friday, April
In a moment that has left the global Catholic community and the international political stage in mourning, Pope Francis, the revered head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pontiff from Latin America, has died at the age of 88. The announcement came early Monday morning, following a prolonged period of ill health which
April 18, 2025 – Lagos, The NASFAT Youth kicked off its highly anticipated SDGs-focused hackathon, NasHack for Impact 2025: Clean, Green, and Thrive Together, with a compelling virtual opening ceremony on Friday. The two-day event aims to harness youth innovation to tackle critical global issues related to clean water, sanitation, and climate action. The highlight
The Muslim Congress (TMC), a leading Islamic faith-based organisation in Nigeria, has finalized arrangements for a high-level national leadership workshop aimed at enhancing the capacity of its key officers nationwide. The two-day event is scheduled to hold from Friday, April 25 to Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Oluwatoyin Ojobaro Memorial Mosque, located within the
As preparations for Hajj 2025 accelerate, the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organization dedicated to advocating for effective Hajj policies, has called for a harmonious and merit-based approach among all stakeholders involved in the pilgrimage process. IHR urges the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the various State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare
In a decisive move to uphold order and ensure the sanctity of the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that, beginning April 29, 2025—corresponding to the 1st of Dhul Qadah, 1446 AH—no hotel or hospitality facility in Makkah will be allowed to accommodate individuals lacking a valid Hajj permit or an
The Saudi National Meteorological Center has confirmed that Hajj 2025 will be the final pilgrimage to take place during the scorching summer months for the next 16 years, offering long-awaited relief to millions of Muslims who have braved extreme heat in recent years. This shift comes as a result of the Islamic lunar calendar, which
In a significant move aimed at enriching the spiritual journey of pilgrims, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a substantial increase in the daily visitor capacity of Rawdah Al Sharifah, a revered section within the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. According to Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, the facility can
Kiin Media has confirmed that the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) will be hosting a financial literacy training program in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The initiative, aimed at promoting financial discipline and economic empowerment, is scheduled to hold from April 22 to 25, 2025, at the NASFAT Mosque, 56 Fashoro Street, Surulere, Lagos.
In preparation for the 2025 pilgrimage, the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Board has appointed Prince Adebayo Apelogun, National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), as the Amirul Hajj. He will lead a 14-member ad-hoc welfare committee tasked with ensuring the safety and comfort of pilgrims
