eid-el-fitr

The Digest: Supporters of Rabiu Kwankwaso chanted Peter Obi's name alongside the former governor's as the two opposition leaders appeared together at the annual Kwankwasiyya Eid festival in Kano on Sunday. The crowd, many wearing the movement's signature red caps, cheered as both men addressed...

The Digest: Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso hosted Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and Senator Seriake Dickson at his Kano residence on Sunday for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The gathering of key opposition figures has fueled speculation about political realignment ahead...

Kano State witnessed three separate Eid-el-Fitr prayers on Friday, reflecting widening divisions within the state's traditional and political leadership. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II led prayers at Kofar Mata Eid Ground with Governor Abba Yusuf in attendance. Simultaneously, Emir Aminu Ado Bayero...

The Digest: Muslims across Nigeria and the world gathered on Friday to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Worshippers filled prayer grounds in Kano, Kwara, Sokoto, Lagos, and Abuja for the traditional two-rakat prayers. President Bola Tinubu, who returned from...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, urging them to uphold the virtues of piety, empathy, and unity beyond the holy month. In a statement by his aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu encouraged the faithful to extend kindness to...

The Digest: Muslims in Nigeria will observe the 30th day of Ramadan on Thursday, after the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal 1447 was not sighted on Wednesday evening. Sultan of Sokoto Sa'ad Abubakar III confirmed that Eid-el-Fitr will therefore be celebrated on Friday, March 20...

The Digest: The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on behalf of the government, extending congratulations to Muslim...