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Saudi Arabia confirms start of Dhul-Hijjah 1447, Eid al-Adha set for May 27
The announcement ushers in one of the most significant months in Islam.
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The announcement ushers in one of the most significant months in Islam.
It urged Muslims who sight the moon to report such sightings to the nearest District or Village Head for onward ...
The Jigawa State Government also says it has formally intervened in the Walida case.
“Crescent has been SIGHTED. Subsequently, tomorrow, i.e., Wednesday, 18 February 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447,” a ...
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The NSCIA said such claims are misleading and threaten Nigeria’s sovereignty,
The visit came a few days after President Tinubu met with the Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius ...
President Tinubu also granted a posthumous pardon to Herbert Macaulay, a Nigerian nationalist.
The incident occurred at about 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Angle 90 area of Uromi, in Esan North-East Local ...
This aligns with Islamic tradition, which dictates that the sighting of the Shawwal moon marks the end of Ramadan and ...
The Council advised that the moon sighting should be done in line with Islamic guidelines and verification standards.
Beyond the moon sighting announcement, the NSCIA appealed to “endowed Muslims” to support the less privileged, especially in light of ...
The council argued that any provisions contradicting Islamic legal principles would be unconstitutional and should be removed.
NSCIA noted that the event has attracted significant international attention, including renowned scholars and foreign delegations.
The NSCIA While others are allowed to live, Muslims should also be let live.
The NSCIA says the winners will represent Nigeria in an international competition this year.
Governor Muhammad had announced the siting of the headquarters of a controversial chiefdom in Tafawa-Balewa town.
The NSCIA described the licence issuance as an aberration of the highest order that could threaten Nigeria's peace and security.
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) says establishing the Disaster Relief Fund was a step in the right ...
"We are neighbours with Niger Republic, and what has joined Nigerians together with their great people cannot be broken. Nobody ...
"In reaffirming our relentless commitment to democracy, human rights, and the well-being of the people of Niger, it is crucial ...
The council said the act is evidence of a high level of Islamophobia.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed for fasting by Muslims worldwide.
The NSCIA called on the president-elect to transform the country.
The NSCIA urged INEC to remain focused and committed to its duty until it discharges it to its logical conclusion.
NSCIA also hailed the recent death sentence passed on a pastor, Erinmole Adetokunbo, and another Christian, Adedoyin Oyekanmi, over the ...
