The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially declared Thursday, 26 June 2025, as the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, after the crescent moon was sighted on the evening of Wednesday, 29 Dhul Hijjah. The Supreme Court announced the decision after the Crescent Sighting Committee verified credible testimonies confirming the moon’s …

In a significant show of generosity and commitment to the welfare of Sokoto State citizens, Governor Ahmed Aliyu has announced a Sallah gift of 1,000 Saudi Riyals (approximately N450,000) to each of the 3,200 pilgrims from the state who performed this year’s Hajj to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Governor Aliyu made the announcement during a visit to the Sokoto …

The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has disclosed a personal vow he made to God to build 1,000 churches before leaving the earth. Speaking during a recent sermon to his congregation, Oyedepo recounted how, even before he had a bank account, he made a commitment to God to be part of …

The Federal Government may spend about N23 billion to refund 2,717 intending pilgrims who were denied visas by Saudi authorities due to late registrations, Saturday PUNCH has gathered. On 12 February 2025, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced that it had successfully secured accommodation in Mashair, the sacred sites in Makkah, for 52,000 intending pilgrims ahead of the …

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians on the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adha. In his message commemorating the festival, Adelabu described Eid-Ul-Adha as an annual celebration embodying love, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the will of Allah, marking a significant remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s profound obedience. ‘I extend heartfelt congratulations …

As Muslims celebrate Eid-El-Kabir, the Chief Security Adviser to the Bauchi State Governor, Assistant Inspector General Ahmad Abdurrahman (rtd.) has extended warm felicitations to Bauchi State citizens and Nigerians. In a press statement, Chief Press Secretary, Abdullahi Alhassan, quoted his boss as saying: ‘This joyous occasion is a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration with loved ones, and prayers for …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejoiced with Muslims across Nigeria, particularly in the state, as they celebrate Eid-el-Adha, widely regarded as the feast of sacrifice by adherents of Islam. In an Eid-el-Kabir message on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor urged Lagos residents and Nigerians at large, particularly Muslim faithful, …

The Turkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV) has concluded plans to slaughter 6,000 cows across 11 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, for distribution during Sallah. The Nation gathered that the meat will be shared among vulnerable and indigent Muslims in the states such as Bauchi, Oyo, Sokoto, Gombe, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger and Jigawa. The Qurbani …

The Gombe State Executive Council on Wednesday approved $481,000 for 969 intending 2025 pilgrims over inability to utilise Automated Teller Machines (ATM) Briefing journalists at the council chamber shortly after the 46th meeting presided by Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning Muhammad Magaji, said, ‘We will use part of our US dollar deposit to pay the basic …

President Bola Tinubu offers his warmest congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The President felicitates The Conclave for electing the American Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. President Tinubu rejoices with the leadership of and congregants of the Catholic …