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Ghana: Let's Celebrate Eid UL Adha With Caution!
Ghanaian Times, 31 July 2020
Eid Ul Adha is here once again. It is one of the two most sacred festivals, celebrated by millions of Muslims all around the world. Read more »
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Nigeria: In Mecca, a Fortunate Few Pray for a Pandemic-Free World
Daily Trust, 31 July 2020
In years before the coronavirus, some 3 million white-clad pilgrims from across the world flocked to Islam's holiest sites to attend haj under Saudi Arabia's blistering sun. Read more »
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Liberia: President Weah Pays Tribute to Muslims On Eve of Abraham Day
Govt of Liberia, 30 July 2020
The President of Liberia, Dr. George Manneh Weah has paid tribute to Muslims across Liberia on the occasion marking the observance of Abraham Day, an important Islamic Holy Day… Read more »
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Africa: Continent's Muslims Regretful Over Scaled-Down Hajj
DW, 30 July 2020
Some African Muslims spend a lifetime saving to make the hajj pilgrimage. With the downsizing of this year's hajj due to the coronavirus pandemic, they regret the missed chance and… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Muslims Begin Downsized Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Ethiopian Herald, 30 July 2020
Up to 10,000 mask-clad Muslims begin the scaled back five-day pilgrimage as Saudi hosts try to prevent virus outbreak. Read more »
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Nigeria: The Significance of Arafat Day to Muslims
Daily Trust, 30 July 2020
The Day of Arafat, which is observed on the 9th day of Zhul-Hijja, is the day for answering prayers and getting sins forgiven, a renowned Muslim scholar, Dr Muhammad Sani Abdullahi… Read more »
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Kenya: Matiang'i Declares Friday Public Holiday to Celebrate Idd-UL-Adha
Nairobi News, 30 July 2020
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has declared Friday a public holiday to celebrate Idd-ul-Adha. Read more »
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Gambia: Barrow Announces Friday & Saturday As Eid Holidays
The Point, 30 July 2020
State House, Banjul, 29th July, 2020 - In accordance to Section 76 (1) of the Constitution (1997), His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, is pleased… Read more »
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Nigeria: Ram Sellers Groan As Adverse Economy Affects Sales
Daily Trust, 29 July 2020
Few days to the celebration of Eid-el-Adha in Nigeria, ram sellers across the country are groaning over low patronage as the downturn of the economy bites harder. Read more »
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Ghana: Eidul-Adha 2020 Covid-19 Directives
Public Agenda, 24 July 2020
In view of the up coming Eidul-Adha 2020 festivity and the challenge of the covid-19 pandemic, a consultative meeting of representatives of the various Islamic denominational… Read more »
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Liberia: Group Emphasizes Call for Islamic Holidays
NEWS, 21 July 2020
An Islamic organization under the banner, Movement for Islamic Holidays in Liberia, is calling on the government of Liberia to see reason to establish Islamic holidays. Read more »
Despite Covid-19 Restrictions, Eid al-Adha Mubarak Africa!
As Africa celebrates Eid-al-Adha, the festivities in many countries have been curtailed due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases on the continent. Also at this time, attention has been drawn to issues around the recognition of religious rights with groups in Liberia calling on the government to recognise and allow for Islamic holidays. Perhaps the biggest impact for Muslims has been the restrictions placed by Saudi Arabia on the number of pilgrims who may enter Mecca for Hajj, in an effort to curtail the spread of the pandemic.
Eid celebrations have been scaled down due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic (file photo). .
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In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the rise in positive cases to over 41,000, the government is urging governors to cancel all Eid-El-Kabir festivities in their respective ... Read more »
