Nigeria:   Ramadan - Kwara Governor Makes Case for Less Privileged

Daily Trust, 10 July 2013

As the Ramadan fast begins, the Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has charged Muslims to use the holy month to do more for less privileged members of the society in order to… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obama, Jonathan Congratulate Muslims Over Ramadan

Daily Trust, 10 July 2013

American President Barack Obama has congratulated Muslims world-wide for the start of yet another sacred month of Ramadan wishing them the best of the Holy month. Read more »

Nigeria:   As Ramadan Begins Today, Jonathan, Others Urge Rededication to Allah

Leadership, 10 July 2013

As Muslims worldwide begin a month-long fasting today, being the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, President Goodluck Jonathan has implored all adherents of the Islamic faith… Read more »

Nigeria:   My Ramadan Journey

Leadership, 10 July 2013

To me, Ramadan is so much more than fasting from dusk till dawn or feasting during Iftar. Not only is it a time when I endeavour to increase my Taqwa/Iman, become more charitable… Read more »

Nigeria:   Jonathan Urges Muslims to Pray for Peace, Security, Unity At Ramadan

Vanguard, 9 July 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan, who is in Beijin for a five-day State Visit, has urged Nigerian Muslims to offer special prayers, during the Ramadan, for greater peace, security,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Ramadan - Jonathan Urges Nigerian Muslims to Pray for Peace, Security, National Progress

This Day, 9 July 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan has saluted all adherents of the Islamic faith in Nigeria as they begin this year's Ramadan fast. Read more »

Nigeria:   Ramadan Commences Tomorrow

Vanguard, 9 July 2013

Following the non-sighting of the new moon yesterday, Muslims in Nigeria have been asked to complete the 30 days of Sha'ban today and begin the 1434 A.H Ramadan tomorrow,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Ramadan - Jonathan, Atiku, Mark, Governors Urge Muslims to Pray for Peace

This Day, 10 July 2013

As Muslim faithful begin the Ramadan first today, President Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday in his felicitation urged them to offer special prayers during the period for greater peace,… Read more »

Gambia:   President Hosts Azaan, Zikr Quranic Recitation Competition

Daily Observer, 8 July 2013

As Muslims across the globe prepare to embrace the Holy Month of Ramadan, which is characterised by fasting and worshipping, the Gambian leader Saturday evening organised a… Read more »

Nigeria:   Ramadan - Dickson Urges Muslims to Emulate Qualities of Prophet Mohammed

Daily Trust, 9 July 2013

Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson has called on Muslims in the country to observe the Ramadan fast in line with the commandments of the Holy Quran and soberly reflect on… Read more »

Nigeria:   Ramadan - Aduda Donates to Muslims, Preaches Peaceful Co-Existence

Daily Trust, 9 July 2013

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory in the National Assembly, Senator Philips Aduda, yesterday donated 1,000 bags of millet, 500 bags of rice and 500 bags of… Read more »

Nigeria:   Happy Ramadan to All Muslim Ummah

Office of Senator Bukola Saraki, 9 July 2013

I welcome all Muslim faithfuls to the holy month of Ramadan- the month of blessings and forgiveness, a period when Muslims in the world over would have private time to reflect in… Read more »

Nigeria:   The Ideal of Ramadan

Premium Times, 9 July 2013

I dare say nothing in my opinion symbolises the speed at which time flies more than Ramadan. It seems to me like only yesterday we were celebrating the last Ramadan when the thirty… Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigerians to Start Ramadan On Wednesday

Premium Times, 8 July 2013

The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced that the Ramadan fast is to start on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria:   Ramadan - NSCDC Charges Security Operatives to Be More Vigilant

Vanguard, 8 July 2013

The Kwara command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has charged security operatives to be more vigilant during and after the Ramadan. Read more »

Nigeria:   As We Enter Ramadan...

Leadership, 9 July 2013

The Muslim faithful all over the world know that the Holy Qur'an was revealed in the month of Ramadan. It was revealed on the night of Laylatul Qadr which is described in the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Ramadan Starts Tomorrow

Leadership, 9 July 2013

The Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede has said that the Muslim fasting season would start tomorrow following the… Read more »