For centuries, the Islamic calendar has relied on actual moon sightings to determine the beginning of months, particularly for significant occasions like Ramadan and Eid However, modern ...

Moon-sighting ceremonies, street iftars and extravagant horseback parades are ways to mark the fasting month in Africa.

The crescent moon for the Islamic month of Shawwal has been sighted in Nigeria, marking an end to the month of Ramadan, Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA ...

In the true spirit of Ramadan, Malta Guinness has once again demonstrated the Power of Goodness by partnering with key ...

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian Muslims to embrace the love and spirit of Ramadan in their daily lives.

Yesterday, Sunday, March 30, 2025, was Eid el-Fitr in Nigeria. This followed the announcement ... to renew their commitment to the teachings of Islam; urging them to imbibe the virtues of ...

This is a days-long horse parade held to mark Eid al-Fitr, a celebration for the end of the Ramadan. Emirs - traditional ... that the festival showcases Nigeria's rich traditions.

On Tuesday, the festivities marking the end of the austerity of Ramadan continue ... It also showcases Nigeria's rich cultural heritage -- often overshadowed by the north's myriad armed conflicts ...

Dutse (Nigeria) (AFP) – Veiled women ululated as the blare of trumpets and booms of hunting guns filled the air, heralding the approach of the emir in a huge procession of horseback riders ...