eid-el-kabir

MURIC has accused the Federal Government of favouring Christians during Christmas with free train rides while neglecting Muslims during Eid. The group says it reflects a deeper inequality in public policy. Free train rides were offered nationwide during Christmas and extended into January. No...

In Kano, where centuries-old traditions paint the streets with pageantry, an unusual quiet will mark this year's Eid-el-Kabir. The vibrant Durbar festival—featuring magnificent horses, colourful regalia, and community celebration—has been suspended by police citing security concerns. For a state...

With Eid al-Adha days away, residents in Kano are grappling with a steep rise in food prices, particularly spices and vegetables, leaving many worried about celebrating the festival as usual. A mudu of ginger now costs N32,000 Clove packs start from N200, with barely 10 pieces inside Prices of...

The Nigerian government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to embrace the spirit of sacrifice and faith while calling for national unity under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope...

The Kano state government has approved a 12-day school holiday for Eid-el-Kabir, from June 4 to 16, without affecting the academic calendar. The holiday runs from June 4 to June 16 for all primary and secondary schools. Boarding students resume on June 15; day students on June 16. Commissioner...

Just days before Eid-el-Kabir, Katsina’s Mai’adua livestock market tells a paradoxical story: ram prices have plummeted by 30% despite a shortage caused by Niger’s export ban. While dealers blame cross-border restrictions and 2024 floods in Niger, Nigerians’ thinning wallets appear to be the...