Eid-el-Kabir

Tension at Osun State’s Eid Prayer Ground as a Senator Occupied and Refused to Vacate Governor Adeleke’s Seat

The Osogbo prayer ground for Eid el-Kabir became a stage for mild drama that unfolded on Wednesday. Reports emerged that Ajibola Basiru, the former spokesperson for the Nigerian Senate, allegedly occupied the space reserved for the governor, creating a contentious situation. As the prayers commenced at the Oke-Baale area in Osogbo, Governor Ademola Adeleke arrived... Read More

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Eid-el-Kabir - Sallah

Sallah: FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays for celebrations

To mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Federal Government has declared Monday, 11 and Tuesday, July 12, 2022, as public holidays. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced this in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore. Aregbesola, who congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora on... Read More

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September 6, 2017

Buhari, Aisha arrive Abuja after Eid-El-Kabir celebration (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari and the First Lady, Aisha Buhari have arrived Abuja after the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. Buhari had travelled to his hometown, Daura in Katsina State for the sallah celebrations. He arrived the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport this afternoon. See photos below:

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September 1, 2017

Eid-el-Kabir: Atiku urges Muslims to practice the love and peace that is being preached

Former vice president, Aiku Abubakar Friday, urged fellow Muslims to reclaim their hijacked religion from the hands of violent extremists. Atiku said this via his twitter handle while felicitating with fellow Muslims on the occassion of Eid-al-Adha. “I pray for peace and love in our homes and country this Sallah. “I urge Muslims to reclaim... Read More

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September 1, 2017

Eid-el-Kabir: Pray for the leaders and Nigeria’s unity – Oba Ewuare

The Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, has urged Muslim faithful to use this period of Eid-el-Kabir to reflect on positive virtues and pray for the continued peaceful coexistence of Nigeria. The Oba made this appeal in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Desmond Agbama on Thursday and... Read More

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September 1, 2017

Eid-el-Kabir: Jonathan urges “individual sacrifices” for a better world

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged Nigerians and the world to work towards uniting humanity with the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Jonathan made this call in a Facebook post noting that the religious festival is to celebrate Abraham, whom he described as the paterfamilias of three different religions. He wrote, “As Nigerian Muslims mark Eid el... Read More

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August 30, 2017

Eid-el-Kabir: Buhari arrives Daura to celebrate

Having chaired the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting since he returned from his vacation today, August 30, President Muhammadu Buhari has travelled to his hometown, Daura, Katsina, to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. This was made in a tweet by Buhari’s assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad. President Muhammadu Buhari arrives his hometown, Daura in Katsina State, for... Read More

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August 28, 2017

Eid-el-Kabir: Friday, Monday declared as public holiday

Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4, 2017, has been declared as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) in a statement Monday, in Abuja signed by the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Dr Rufa’i Attahiru announced the holidays.

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August 23, 2017

Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos govt to sell Lake Rice across 20 LGAs

As the Eid-el-Kabir celebration underway, the Lagos State Government is set to begin the sale of Lake Rice in the state. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has already announced that the Islamic celebration will take place September 1. The announcement by LASG was contained in a statement by the assistant director, public affairs, Lagos ministry... Read More

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September 13, 2016

Eid-el-Kabir: Man dies during alcohol drinking competition

The Eid-el-Kabir festivities on Monday saw the death two persons in different parts of Lagos. One of the victims simply identified as Onyibo died during a drinking contest with his friends on Adeyeye street at the Orile area of the state. Onyibo had collapsed during the drinking spree and his friends who were afraid of... Read More

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September 13, 2016

Eid-el-Kabir festival holds in Borno communities for first time in 4 years

Eid-el-Kabir prayers were held in some local government areas in Borno on Monday, after four years of being displaced by the dreadful Boko Haram sect. Before now, the prayers were held in Maiduguri and a few other local governments that were not affected by the insurgency. The prayers were held in Konduga, Gwoza, Mafa and... Read More

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September 12, 2016

We inherited no savings, no security from PDP’s 16 years – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says that his administration inherited a country in comatose from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said PDP’s sixteen years in power gave Nigeria no power, no security, and no savings. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Mallam... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Stomach infrastructure: Fayose supervises distribution of Sallah rams

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Sunday supervised the distribution of Sallah rams to some Muslim leaders in Ekiti State. While speaking at the Ekiti State Government House, Fayose urged Muslims to pray for the unity and peace of the country. He said, “We should live above board, we should live in line with what we preach,... Read More

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September 7, 2016

Eid-el-Kabir festival: FG declares Monday and Tuesday public holidays

In celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir festival, the Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays. In a statement by the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, the Minister of interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau asked Muslims to support President Buhari “in his sustained efforts to diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of economic... Read More

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September 3, 2016

Sultan of Sokoto announces September 12 as Eid-El-Kabir day

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced Monday, September 12 as the Eid-El-Kabir Day, 1437 AH. This followed the declaration of Saturday, September 3 as the 1st of Zulhijja, 1437 AH. The Sultan’s announcement was made via a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council of... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji wishes her fans happy holidays

by Isi Esene Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji neveer forgets to acknowledge her fans. The beautiful diva did that this festive morning with a picture holding a St. Genevieve shopping bag and a priceless smile . She captioned it thus: “Eid Mubarak to you and your family.” Check it out below:

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October 3, 2014

President Jonathan asks ‘political leaders’ to be a bit less selfish in ‘Eid-el-Kabir’ message

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has released an Eid-el-kabir message to ‘Muslims across the nation as they celebrate the yearly felicitations. “I greet and felicitate with all our countrymen and women of the Islamic faith as we celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. I also congratulate all believers who have successfully undertaken the Hajj this year... Read More

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October 11, 2013

Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares public holidays

The Federal Government on Thursday declared Oct. 15 and Oct.16 as public holidays to commemorate Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Mr Abba Moro, made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement in Abuja. The statement, signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Fatima Bamidele, urged Nigerians to use... Read More

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October 27, 2012

TICKER: 19 die as Muslims mark Eid-el-Kabir

No fewer than 19 people were killed in two separate auto-crashes in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital during this year’s Sallah celebration. Three people were burnt to ashes Friday morning in the state capital while 16 others died in a separate multiple crash involving a trailer and a commuter bus at Osin River Community, a... Read More

October 22, 2012

TICKER: Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to mark the 2012 Eid el-kabir celebration. Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, who announced this in Abuja on Monday, called on Nigerians to imbibe and emulate the worthy tenets of Islam as practiced by the holy Prophet Mohammad. A statement signed by the Permanent... Read More

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