Category: Religion

Over 1.7M Pilgrims Gathered for Hajj 2026, Saudi Authorities Say

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The Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) officially announced that the total number of pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj season reached exactly 1,707,301. According to Saudi Gazette, ”The General Authority for Statistics announced on Tuesday that the total number of pilgrims performing Hajj this year reached 1,707,301. According to the authority, 1,546,655 pilgrims arrived from outside Saudi Arabia representing 165 nationalities through the Kingdom’s various entry points, while 160,646 pilgrims were citizens and residents from within the Kingdom. The authority said the total number of male pilgrims from inside and…

Dahiru Bauchi Foundation Seeks Broader Stakeholder Participation in Almajiri Education Reforms

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation has urged the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education to include genuine grassroots stakeholders in the planning and implementation of its programmes. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mallam Ahmad Muhammad, the Foundation said sustainable reforms in the Almajiri and out-of-school children sector would only succeed if they are linked to trusted community-based institutions with direct experience within the Tsangaya system. The Foundation expressed concern that some activities of the Commission often exclude…

Bauchi Durbar Dazzles as Emir Lead Grand Sallah Celebration

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi metropolis came alive on Saturday, March 21, 2026, as residents and visitors thronged major streets to witness the colourful Sallah Durbar marking the end of Eid al-Fitr. The city was agog with richly adorned horsemen showcasing exceptional horsemanship, cultural displays and a vibrant array of traditional performances that reflected the enduring heritage of the Bauchi Emirate. The grand procession, led by the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, saw riders from various traditional households converge at the Government House to pay the customary Sallah…

Eid 2026: Sokoto Cleric Defies Sultan, Leads Early Prayers After Niger Republic Moon Sighting

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Defying the Sultan’s directive, Sokoto cleric Sheikh Musa Lukuwa led early Eid-el-Fitr prayers this Thursday, March 19. The move followed a video address posted to his Facebook page on Wednesday evening, March 18, where Lukuwa informed his followers that the crescent moon had been sighted. Citing the sighting, he instructed his congregation to observe the two-unit Eid prayer on Thursday, March 19, deviating from the national schedule. The move sets up a sharp religious divide in Sokoto. Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar had earlier declared Friday for the celebration after the…

Saudi Arabia Declares Friday as Eid al-Fitr Following Unsuccessful Moon Sighting

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Ramadan to Complete 30 Days: Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the Shawwal moon was not sighted this evening. This means the holy month continues for one more day, and the joyous celebration of Eid-el-Fitr will officially commence on Friday, March 20. “The Crescent of month of Shawwal 1447 was NOT SIGHTED anywhere in the Kingdom today, subsequently the month of Ramadan will complete 30 days tomorrow and Eid Al Fitr will be on Friday,” Haramain, a Saudi-based online resource outfit, wrote on X.https://t.co/H5trIBzqkz— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) March 18,…

Gov. Bala Mohammed Launches Distribution of Dangote Ramadan Food Support

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has flagged off the distribution of 20,000 bags of rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation as Ramadan palliative to vulnerable residents across the state. The ceremony was held at Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi, where the governor described the gesture as timely and commendable. Represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau, the governor commended the foundation for its sustained humanitarian support, noting that the donation would ease the burden on many households observing…

Islamic Cleric Warns Journalists, Influencers Against Character Assassination

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar A renowned Nigerian-based international Islamic scholar, Muhammad Sani Umar Rijiyar Lemu, has cautioned journalists and social media influencers against what he described as the growing trend of scandalising individuals and groups under the guise of investigative journalism and freedom of expression. Speaking during the ongoing Ramadan Tafsir in Bauchi, the respected cleric decried what he termed the deliberate use of media platforms to tarnish reputations for monetary gains and personal interests. He lamented that some practitioners have abandoned ethical standards, choosing instead to weaponise information to…

Prof. Rijiyar Lemu Urges Prayers as Insecurity Worsens in Nigeria

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Renowned international Islamic scholar, Professor Muhammad Sani Umar Rijiyar Lemu, has decried the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, urging citizens to intensify prayers for divine intervention. The cleric stressed that the primary responsibility of government—protecting the lives, wellbeing, and property of citizens—is being severely challenged by the activities of criminal elements across the country. Professor Sani Umar made the remarks during the ongoing annual Ramadan Tafsir in Bauchi, where he noted that the security situation, particularly in Northern Nigeria, appears to be overwhelming the nation’s security architecture.…

Ramadan Relief: Bauchi Begins Statewide Food Distribution

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has commenced the distribution of assorted food grains to residents as part of its 2026 Ramadan palliative programme aimed at cushioning economic hardship during the holy month. The exercise, which covers beneficiaries across the 20 local government areas of the state, also extends support to religious organisations and other vulnerable groups. The distribution was officially flagged off by the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Yakubu Wanka, whose ministry has coordinated the intervention for the past three years. Speaking at…

A Legacy of Unity: HRH Emir Isa Abubakar Umar II Leads Massive Cemetery Cleanup; Advocates for Peace and Selfless Service

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AWE, January 24, 2026 – In a distinguished display of inclusive leadership and community resolve, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Awe, Alh. Dr. Isa Abubakar Umar II, personally led his subjects in a comprehensive sanitation exercise at the Awe Grand Cemetery. The Emir’s hands-on approach underscored his reputation for calm, knowledgeable, and unifying governance. However, in his Royal Appreciation and Blessingsduring the exercise , His Royal Highness expressed his profound gratitude to the people of Awe for honoring his invitation. He described the collective effort as a form of…