Tag: Eid-el-Kabir

Sallah: Ex-President Buhari salutes Muslims, wishes pilgrims successful Hajj

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In his Sallah goodwill message, former President Muhammadu Buhari wishes Nigerian Muslims a happy Eid and to those on pilgrimage, Hajj Mabrur and a safe return home. According to a press statement issued by his erstwhile spokesman, Garba Shehu, the former President said, “leading a country like Nigeria is one of the hardest challenges in life”, and urged Nigerians to fully support the Tinubu administration to succeed. He added that “leadership is a challenging task that demands the sacrifices and support of the citizens”.

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FG declares public holidays for Sallah celebration

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The Federal Government has declared tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29, 2023 as public holidays. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday in Abuja, said the declaration is in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. According to the statement, “In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibraheem (Peace of Allah be upon him), Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians are enjoined to make…

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Sallah: Muslim faithful lament price hike of rams

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…Sellers bemoan low patronage As Muslim faithful prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, price of rams and basic food commodities in various markets across Nigeria has led to widespread lamentation among Nigerians. Different market surveys conducted by correspondents in various states of the country yesterday, showed that the situation is similar in Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, Kaduna, and Borno. Other states where traders and customers have expressed their dissatisfaction with the high prices include Yobe, Kaduna, Kano, Zamfara, Bayelsa, Katsina, Lagos Oyo and Ilorin. Muslim faithful traditionally sacrifice rams during the…

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Eid-el Kabir: Terrorists planning attacks on religious, fun centres’ – DSS warns

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm of planned attacks on worship and recreational centres before and during Eid-el Kabir celebrations. According to the agency, the recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices from terrorists in joint operations by the service, personnel of the Nigerian Army and Police lent credence to the planned attack. In an issued statement on Thursday by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, the DSS urged operators of malls among others to be vigilant. “The DSS calls for vigilance before the Eid celebrations more so that reports…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Sultan urges Muslims to imbibe spirit of forgiveness, sacrifices

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alh. Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness and sacrifices among one another. The Sultan, who made the assertion in his Sallah message to Nigerians yesterday in Sokoto, said Muslims should hold on to the lessons of Eid-el-Kabir. “We should continue to thank the Almighty Allah for His blessings and gift of life to celebrate this great moment”, he stated. The Sultan further called on Muslim Ummah in the country…

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Eid-el-Kabir: “Use religion to do good”, Buhari urges Nigerians

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President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerians, especially Muslims, to adopt religion as a motivator for good deeds and not just a mere badge of identity. According to an issued statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari gave the charge yesterday, in his message to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, while lamenting the prevalent practice of religiosity without the fear of God in the country. The President also called on Nigerians to put the interest of the country above selfish interests and “use religion as…

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Bomb Scare: Police ban vehicles from Eid praying grounds

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Following the recent attack on the Kuje Correctional facility in Abuja and the subsequent intelligence on planned attacks on Eid praying grounds during the 2022 Eid-el-Kabir today, the FCT Police Command has banned vehicles from all Eid praying grounds in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Babaji Sunday, stated this in his Sallah message to the residents of the federal capital. The CP further noted that in pursuance of the common resolve to beef-up security, the Command would intensify robust stop-and-search operations, high-level visibility policing patrols and surveillance of…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Liberty TV Boss felicitates Muslims

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The Executive Chairman of ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd., the Owners and Operators of Arewa’s No. 1 news channel, Liberty TV and FM Radio Stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, celebrates with the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2022 Eid Al-Adha. In a Sallah message issued yesterday, the Liberty Media Boss prayed that Allah (SWT) accepts all their sacrifices as an act of ibadah. He also commiserates with Nigerians on the deteriorating conditions of living due to the high cost of petroleum products, foods and other household items, which…

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Insecurity: Sultan declares special prayers, divine intervention

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), His Eminence, Alh. Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared special prayers for God’s intervention over the insecurity challenges facing the nation. In an issued press statement issued by the JNI Secretary-General, Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, yesterday in Kaduna, the Amirul-Muminin also urged Nigerian pilgrims to specifically pray for Nigeria and its leaders, while standing on the Arafat Mountain. The statement further called on Nigerians to also seek God’s intervention for stability, security, peace and development of Nigeria as the…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Muslim faithful observe Raka’at prayers nationwide

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Muslims across Nigeria have joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate the 2021 Eid-el-Adha, also known as Eid-el-Kabir. In the nation’s capital, Muslims converged on the Abuja National Eid Ground to observe the three Raka’at. The prayers were observed with strict adherence to the Covid-19 protocols. Before going into the Eid ground, worshippers lined up to have their temperatures checked as health workers are also on the ground to administer hand sanitizers on the hands of the worshippers. Among the personalities who observed prayer at the National, Eid ground…

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