Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, starting the 12th Islamic month. Hajj pilgrimage for 1445 AH-2024 will begin on June 14, with Arafah Day on June 15. Eid Al-Adha will be observed on June 16, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, … Read more
The crescent moon marking the start of the month of Zil Hajj has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. The annual Hajj pilgrimage will fall on Tuesday, June 27th, and Eid Al Adha will be observed on Wednesday, June 28th. Zil Hajj is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
In congratulating the Muslim faithful on the celebration, Buhari called on all Nigerians to be good representatives of their religious beliefs He also urged all Muslims to reflect on the significance of the sacrifice epitomised by Eid EDITOR’S PICK Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians In Katsina DCP Abba Kyari, Dariye, … Read more
Government has declared August 12 as a public holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared Thursday, August 12 as a public holiday for the Islamic New Year (Hijri 1443). The UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) made this known via its official Twitter handle on Wednesday. The … Read more
“The Ileya festival comes once in a year, and we are happy to witness today to celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir” – Otun Seriki of Epe kingdom. By_ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto Despite the threat of inclement weather and a State Government directive against densely packed worship centres, residents of Epe Division, the fish basket of Lagos, … Read more
Mali has been struggling to contain an jihadist insurgency that first emerged in the north of the country in 2012. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two armed men, including one who wielded a knife, attacked Mali’s interim President Assimi Goita on Tuesday in the great mosque in the capital Bamako. The attack took place during … Read more