By Boluwatife Olanite As part of preparations for Eid-el-Adha, the Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, has announced a large-scale distribution of food items and livestock to residents. The packages, which include rams, cows, rice, and other essentials, are aimed at supporting both the general public and the less privileged during…
The executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has feted residents of the council with Eid-el-Adha rice. The council chairman who was represented by his chief of staff, Hon Leke Banjoko distributed the rice gifts across the seven wards of the council said the practice is his usual way of putting smiles…
An Islamic scholar, the chief Imam of Anuoluwapo Central Mosque, Oshodi Lagos, Sheikh Ridwan Muhammed Roji, has urged Muslims to adhere strictly to the limits set by Allah in the celebration of the Eid-el-Adha. Sheikh Roji spoke during his sermon at the end of the two unit rakats of prayer in marking the Eid-el-Adha on…
Muslim faithful in Lagos State has been called upon to come together as one indivisible family and embrace the spirit of unity, compassion, and generosity. This statement was made by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola after the Eid prayer held at Dodan Barracks, Obalende Lagos. Muri-Okunola maintained that, everyone should reflect…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of selflessness, sacrifice and patriotism in the quest to build a virile and economically viable country. Prince Abiodun, in his message to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, said that what Nigeria needs at this critical stage of her development are sacrifices,…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29 as public holidays for Eid-El-Adha celebrations. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The statement read, “The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 29th 2023 Public Holidays in commemoration of this…
The Saudi Arabian Government has declared Wednesday, June 28, as the first day of Eid Al-Adha, the period when Muslims will slaughter rams, after sighting the new moon of Dhul Hijjah in the country on Sunday. It said that the ritual of standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj,…
