Tag: Eid-el-Fitr

Sultan declares today Eid-el-Fitr, as Ramadan ends

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Sultan declares Ramadan end

…Demands offensive against terrorists Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared today Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr after the non-sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement, conveyed in a statement signed by Sambo Wali Junaidu on behalf of the Sultanate Council, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, confirmed that no credible reports of the Shawwal moon were received on Wednesday, March 18 – the 29th day of Ramadan. Consequently, Thursday, March 19, was declared…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Ramalan, Liberty TVR Boss felicitate Muslims

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Ramalan felicitate Muslims

…Urges peace, unity Executive Chairman Liberty TVR Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, Ramalan described Ramadan as a sacred period marked by deep reflection, devotion, self-discipline, and renewed commitment to the service of Almighty Allah and humanity. He commended Muslims for their steadfastness throughout the 30-day fast, noting that beyond abstaining from food and drink, the season was characterised by increased acts of charity,…

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Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays 

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FG declares public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In an issued statement yesterday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues…

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Eid-el-Kabir: CAN president felicitates Muslims

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CAN president felicitates

The President of the Christian Association, (CAN) of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has felicitated with Muslims as they celebrate the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir, urging Nigerians to use the moment to show peace and respect for one another, no matter their faith. In a message to Muslims yesterday, Okoh said the Sallah celebrations, otherwise known as the Festival of Sacrifice, “teaches us about sacrifice, love, and kindness”, values shared both by Christians and Muslims. He said the occasion offered a chance at growth, and an opportunity for Christians to be closer to…

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Eid-il-Fitr: Liberty Media Boss, Ramalan felicitates Muslims

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Ramalan

Executive Chairman Liberty TV/ Radio FM stations, Voice of Liberty and Muryar Yanci on-line platforms, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has, on the joyous occasion of this years Eid-il-Fitr festivity, admonished the Muslim Ummah not to forget the invaluable lessons, compassion, and spirituality that the last 30 days taught the faithful. Ramalan  made this assertion in his Sallah message to the Muslims in Nigeria on the auspicious occasion yesterday, stated that, “As we bid farewell to the Holy month of Ramadan, let us carry forward its teachings of empathy, generosity,…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu charges Nigerians to unite for desired nation

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Tinubu Eid el Fitr

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to all Nigerians to come together and rededicate themselves to the task of building a nation desired by all. President Tinubu made the appeal in his Eid-el-Fitr message to Nigerians, stating: We are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay; we build it the way we desire. According to a statement yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President also felicitated the Muslim Ummah at Eid-il-Fitr, praying that their sacrifices during the month of Ramadan, and afterwards, will receive the…

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Police uncover plans to disrupt Sallah festival in Kano

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Kano Sallah

The Police Command in Kano State has said that the Command has uncovered plans by some religious and political pressure groups to disrupt the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah) festivities in the State. Making this known  while briefing the press yesterday in Kano, the State Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, stated the Commands readiness to maintain law and order during the festival. According to the Commissioner, “The sponsors of this plan are under our close watch; they are advised to stop forthwith, as security agencies are following up and trailing the event,…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubull continue official duties in Lagos during holidays Presidency

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The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu will continue his official duties during the Eid-el-Fitr holidays. To his end, Tinubu will depart the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), for Lagos today, Sunday, to observe this years Eid-el-Fitr. The Presidents trip was made public by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale via an issued statement. According to the statement, President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nations capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-el-Fitr. In deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Buhari begs Nigerians for pardon as he sets to leave office

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President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, subtly asked Nigerians to pardon him, especially those he may have hurt in the course of discharging his duties as President. Buhari, who made the plea at an occasion to mark his final outing as President for the Eid-el-Fitr festivities, said it was an honour for Nigerians to allow him serve for two terms, 2015-2023 With less than 37 days left in office, the President recounted his leadership roles in the country for more than forty years, serving variously as a military officer, military governor, minister,…

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Eid-el-Fitr: President-elect, Tinubu felicitates with Muslims

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President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. His greetings are contained in a press statement posted on his official Twitter page. The Asiwaju thanked the Almighty Allah for the grace to witness this years Eid-el-Fitr celebration after the Holy month of Ramadan. Tinubu urged Nigerians to constantly seek to become a better version of themselves through patriotism, dedication to duty, and honesty. We are at the dawn of a Renewed Hope for a better, greater and…

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