Eid-el-Adha To Be Celebrated June 6

Eid-el-Adha Moon Sighting

Saudi Arabian authorities have confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, which signals the beginning of the 12th month in the Islamic calendar. The Day of Arafah, which marks the peak of Hajj, will fall on June 5, while Eid-el-Kabir will be observed on June 6. The announcement was made by the Kingdom’s Supreme […]

Sultan declares today Monday as first day of Ramadan in Nigeria

Sultan of Sokoto announces Monday to be the start of Ramadan in Nigeria.

Nigerian Muslim faithful today Monday, March 11, 2024 commenced the Ramadan fast following the announcement by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III of the sighting of the moon. The Sultan of Sokoto announced the sighting of the new crescent in Sokoto on Sunday in a national broadcast, stating that the moon was sighted […]