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Nigeria: Eid El-Fitr - Muslims Tasked on Peace, Security by Governors, Others
Vanguard, 20 August 2012
As they celebrate Eid el-Fitri, Muslims across the country, have been enjoined to use the festivity to pray, work for peace and enthrone stability in the country. Read more »
Nigeria Leaders Urge for Peace as Eid Celebrated
As Muslim communities celebrate Eid El Fitr, leaders are urging citizens to observe a peaceful co-existence by bringing an end to conflict and insecurity.
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Nigeria: Happy Eid El-Fitr
Daily Trust, 20 August 2012
After the customary thirty days of fasting, Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts in many parts of the world last Sunday and celebrated the festival of Eid el-fitr, marking… Read more »
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Nigeria: Eid-El-Fitr - Minister Urges FCT Residents to Embrace Peace
Leadership, 17 August 2012
The Minister of FCT, Sen. Bala Mohammed, in Abuja on Friday advised residents of the territory to embrace peace and be their brother's keeper during and after the Eid-el-Fitr… Read more »
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Nigeria: PDP, Govs, Lawmakers, Can Preach Peaceful Co-Existence
This Day, 19 August 2012
As Muslims begin the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations today following the announcement of the end of the Ramadan fasting saturday by the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the… Read more »
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Nigeria: FG - We're Committed to Peaceful Co-Existence
This Day, 19 August 2012
The federal government has said it is committed to upholding the unity and peaceful co-existence of the country as one indivisible entity despite the numerous challenges it is… Read more »
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Nigeria: Damaturu Residents Mark Eid El-Fitr Amid Fear, Tight Security
Daily Trust, 20 August 2012
Hundreds of Damaturu residents that chose to stay back in spite of the tension that sent scores on migration Sunday observed Eid el-fitr prayers amidst intense fear and tight… Read more »
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Nigeria: Muslims Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr Amid Tight Security
Leadership, 20 August 2012
Muslims in the country yesterday joined other faithful across the world to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri after the mandatory one month Ramadan fast amid tight security to forestall… Read more »
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Nigeria: Why Kano Emirate Council Cancelled Sallah Festivities
This Day, 19 August 2012
As Muslims throughout Nigeria join their counterparts in other parts of the world for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration following the end of the Ramadan fasting saturday, the fear of… Read more »
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Nigeria: Eid-El--Fitr - Governor Wada Urges Muslims to Pray for Peace
Leadership, 17 August 2012
Gov. Idris Wada of Kogi has called on Muslims in the country to imbibe the teaching of Ramadan and use the opportunity of the Eid-El-Fitr to pray for national peace, progress and… Read more »
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Government has declared Monday, August 20, and Tuesday, August 21 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitri or Sallah celebration. Read more »
