Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer and reflection. A Kano-baseď Islamic Cleric, Malam Yusha’u Yusuf, has urged Muslims to use the forthcoming Ramadan to pray for Almighty Allah’s mercy on the entire world. The month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month … Read more
The month of Ramadan is a holy month during which the Muslim faithfuls, who are medically fit, are mandated to fast for the 29 or 30 days. Aside from the fasting there are other spiritual endeavors that are expected to be fulfilled during this month, a Muslim can’t be said to have duly partaken in … Read more
The Federal Government on Thursday announced Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark Eldi Fitri Celebration. Eid-el-Fitri is held to mark the completion of the holy month of Ramadan. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by the Director of Press in … Read more
As the lockdown lingers, Nigerians continue to wake up to different stories. A man identified as Rufus (not real name) has killed a huge cobra measured 6 feets and 2 inches which he plans to use in breaking Ramadan fast. Sharing the photos of the dead Cobra on social media, Rufus said he spotted the long … Read more
The Provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education,(MOCPED) Noforija, Epe, Associate Professor Nosiru Olajide Onibon, urged Nigerians particularly Muslim faithful to be more compassionate with the less privileged ones during the month of Ramadan. Onibon in his Ramadan message to Nigerians particularly members of staff of the College said, Ramadan, is not only about … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commemorated with Muslims in the country and all over the world as they commence this year’s 30-day Ramadan fast, following the sighting of the moon. Buhari in a letter by his special aide, Mr Garba Shehu, described Ramadan 2020 as a challenge as it falls in the period of the global … Read more
Following the fast of the Muslim faithful popularly known as Ramadan, the fasting month has been revealed to end on Monday night, June 3rd. Ekohotblog understands that the month of Shawwal will begin and with it the festival of Eid al Fitr, also known as Eid ul Fitr on Tuesday, June 4th,2019. This is coming … Read more
Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, says the crescent moon for the month of Ramadan has been sighted, declaring Monday as the first day of fasting in the country. Simwal, a member of the moon sighting committee of Nigeria, quoted the sultan as saying so. Muslim faithful observe the 29 or 30 days fast during the Islamic month of … Read more