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Saudi okays lesser Hajj for pilgrims, sets modalities
Saudi Arabia Government has disclosed that it would be opening the kingdom's door for pilgrims to perform lesser Hajj (Umrah) from October, seven months after it was halted due to coronavirus pandemic outbreak.
It explained that the…
National hajj commission, Jaiz Bank partner on pilgrims savings scheme
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and Jaiz Bank Plc have announced that the duo would be joining forces to come up with a standard Savings Scheme for Muslims faithful across the country.
As stated, the collaboration had…
500 worshippers converge at Lekki Mosque, observe Friday service
No fewer than 500 Muslim worshippers converged at Lekki Central Mosque, Lekki axis of Lagos State to observe first Jummah service after five months of lockdown imposed by Federal Government to curb community transmission of coronavirus in…
Nigerian Islamic council director dies during auto crash in KOGI
The Director of Administration, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affair (NSCIA), Yusuf Nwoha, has been confirmed dead after his vehicle had an auto crash in Kogi State.
Nwoha, who left Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja for …
Saudi Arabia releases guidelines for 2020 Hajj, mandates facemasks for pilgrims
As part of measures towards ensuring avoidable coronavirus spread is put under control, Saudi Arabia Government has mandated use of facemasks for pilgrims as part of newly released guidelines and protective measures for domestic pilgrims…
MURIC faults court judgement against hijab in Ogun schools
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has faulted the judgement of the Abeokuta High Court in Ogun State which held the use of hijab (veil for Muslim womenfolk) can only be recognised for adults and not minor in public schools in the state.…
No moon on sight, fasting continues
By Idowu Abdullahi,
The hopes of Muslims waiting for Saudi Arabia to announce the sighting of the new moon, signifying the end of Ramadan, may have been dashed after astronauts said that the moon will not be sighted in any part of the…
Police to maintain social gathering ban during Eid
By Idowu Abdullahi,
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered men of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to proscribe any form of congregational prayers, religious or social gathering in commemoration of this year's…
Eid-el-Fitr not compulsory during crisis, pandemic – Sultan
By Idowu Abdullahi,
The Sultan ok Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that the Eid-el-Fitr prayers are not obligatory during such times when there is a crisis in the land or outbreak of pandemic as it is with the case of novel…
No Eid prayers for women, children – Niger Govt.
By Idowu Abdullahi,
As part of measures to mitigate community spread of coronavirus during the festive period, the Niger State Government has issued new guidelines restricting women and children from attending this year's Ramadan…