By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a heartfelt Eid message, Alhaji Seriki Akanni (popularly known as Bamu), a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Epe Division, extended warm greetings to all Muslims. In the message released on Wednesday, he expressed his hopes for a brighter future for Nigeria. EDITOR’S … Read more
Muslims in most parts of the world celebrated the Eid-Al-Fitr festival on Wednesday. The festival marked the end of the 30-day fasting period of Ramadan. Residents of Epe in Lagos joined their fellow Muslims in celebrating the occasion. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Olu Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba (Dr) Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the crescent moon has been spotted in Saudi Arabia, signalling the commencement of the 2024 Ramadan fast for Muslims. This was disclosed in a tweet by Inside the Haramain, a Saudi Arabia-based news outlet, on Sunday, March 10. The sighting of the moon implies the 2024 Ramadan fast would kick … Read more
Muslims across Nigeria are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today. The Eid el-Fitr celebration marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan fasting. The Nigerian president-elect’s Sallah message was full of admonishment to the Muslim faithful to imbibe the lessons of the season. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful … Read more
Muslims across Nigeria have been fasting since late March. The Ramadan fasting period will end with the Eid-al-Fitr celebration. The public holidays will afford the Muslim faithful the opportunity to celebrate the conclusion of fasting. Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has declared Friday and Monday as public holidays for Muslims in the … Read more
Saudi Arabia has put plans in motion to enforce a round-the-clock nationwide curfew during the five-day Eid al-Fitr holiday later this month to fight the coronavirus, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as infections spike. The kingdom, which has reported the highest number of virus cases in the Gulf region, is scrambling to limit the spread … Read more