Muslims Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/muslims/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:48:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Muslims Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/muslims/ 32 32 42672738 BBC Africa Eye Challenges ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Unravels Complex Drivers of Nigeria’s Violence https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/05/bbc-africa-eye-challenges/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:48:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=202096 BBC Africa Eye Challenges ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Unravels Complex Drivers of Nigeria’s Violence A BBC Africa Eye investigation has questioned the increasingly prominent narrative that Christians in Nigeria are being subjected to a coordinated genocide, finding that although Christian communities have suffered devastating attacks and thousands of deaths, the country’s security crisis is driven by […]

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]]> 202096 Sultan Urges Christians, Muslims to End Religious Insults, Embrace Peace https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/12/sultan-urges-christians/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:44:11 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199081 Sultan Urges Christians, Muslims to End Religious Insults, Embrace Peace The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Christians and Muslims in Nigeria to refrain from insulting one another and embrace mutual respect as a pathway to peaceful coexistence. The Sultan made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the International Conference […]

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]]> 199081 EID-EL-FITR: Muslims Worldwide Mark End of Ramadan with Prayers, Reflection as Nigeria Boosts Security Nationwide https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/20/eid-fitr-muslims-worldwide/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:54:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186809 EID-EL-FITR: Muslims Worldwide Mark End of Ramadan with Prayers, Reflection as Nigeria Boosts Security Nationwide Muslim faithful across Nigeria on Friday joined millions around the world to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan with prayers, charity, and renewed calls for peace and national unity. In major cities including Abuja, Lagos, […]

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]]> 186809 JUST IN: FG Declares Thursday, Friday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/17/eid-declares-public/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:06:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186704 JUST IN: FG Declares Thursday, Friday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration, signalling the end of the Ramadan fast. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal […]

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]]> 186704 RAMADAN HORROR: How Boko Haram Terrorists Slaughtered Imam, Worshippers, Abducted Women and Children in Ngoshe https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/06/ramadan-ngoshe-boko-haram/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:12:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186192 RAMADAN HORROR: How Boko Haram Terrorists Slaughtered Imam, Worshippers, Abducted Women and Children in Ngoshe

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]]> 186192 Muslims Across the World Commence Ramadan Fasting as Crescent Moon is Sighted https://prnigeria.com/2026/02/18/muslims-world-commence/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:30:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=185329 Muslims Across the World Commence Ramadan Fasting as Crescent Moon is Sighted Muslims in Nigeria have joined millions of faithful across continents in observing the first fast of Ramadan 1447AH, following the sighting of the crescent moon that heralds the beginning of Islam’s holiest month. The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme […]

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]]> 185329 Ramadan and Lent: A Shared Lesson for Nigerian Muslims and Christians on Faith and Unity, By Yushau A. Shuaib https://prnigeria.com/2026/02/18/ramadan-lent-shared-lesson/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:49:30 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=185323 Ramadan and Lent: A Shared Lesson for Nigerian Muslims and Christians on Faith and Unity By Yushau A. Shuaib From time to time, I retreat into the fond memories of my youth in Delta State. Between 1992 and 1993, I served in Asaba as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)—a predominantly Christian […]

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]]> 185323 Scholars Say Muslims May Exchange Christmas Greetings Without Compromising Faith — Imam Abubakar Tahir https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/25/scholars-say-muslims-may/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:55:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=177354 Scholars Say Muslims May Exchange Christmas Greetings Without Compromising Faith — Imam Abubakar Tahir Islamic scholars across generations have expressed differing views on whether Muslims may greet Christians with “Merry Christmas,” with contemporary authorities increasingly agreeing that such gestures, when rooted in goodwill, do not undermine Islamic belief. In a recent article released on Christmas […]

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]]> 177354 Pantami Mourns Former ICICE Boss Dr. Kabiru Kabo, Hails Him as a ‘Mentor to Many’ https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/21/pantami-mourns-former-icice/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:48:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=177131 Pantami Mourns Former ICICE Boss Dr. Kabiru Kabo, Hails Him as a ‘Mentor to Many’ Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has expressed deep grief following the passing of Dr. Kabiru Usman Kabo, the Director General of the International Centre for Islamic Culture and Education (ICICE). Dr. Kabo, a […]

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]]> 177131 Don’t Let Trump’s Remarks Divide Nigeria – Muslim, Christian Clerics Warn Citizens https://prnigeria.com/2025/11/23/don-let-trump-remarks-divide/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:36:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=174330 Don’t Let Trump’s Remarks Divide Nigeria – Muslim, Christian Clerics Warn Citizens Christian and Muslim clerics under the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) have appealed to Nigerians to remain calm and united in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claim alleging a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. The Forum cautioned that Trump’s comments […]

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]]> 174330 Genocide Nomenclature in Nigeria, By Aliyu U. Tilde https://prnigeria.com/2025/11/22/genocide-nomenclature-nigeria/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:59:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=174254 Genocide Nomenclature in Nigeria By Aliyu U. Tilde International perception of religious conflicts in Nigeria is influenced by a propaganda that is overwhelmingly based on biased naming of their victims and perpetrators. When you search the Internet for the killing of Muslims in Nigeria by Christians, the best result you can get would be very […]

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]]> 174254 Terror in the Mosques: A Chronicle of Attacks on Muslim Worshippers in Nigeria https://prnigeria.com/2025/11/02/terror-mosques-chronicle/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:41:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=172988 Despite global outrage over attacks on Christians, PRNigeria reports a disturbing pattern of mosque-targeted violence against Muslims in Nigeria has received far less attention

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]]> 172988 Ramadan Fasting Commences Saturday as Sultan Tasks Muslims on Devotion, Charity https://prnigeria.com/2025/02/28/ramadan-fasting-commences/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:52:39 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=157756 Ramadan Fasting Commences Saturday as Sultan Tasks Muslims on Devotion, Charity The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’adatu Abubakar, has officially announced that Saturday will mark the beginning of Ramadan. According to the Sultan, the sighting of the new crescent moon was based on reports from various leaders across the country, which were thoroughly […]

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]]> 157756 Boko Haram Launches Deadly Attack on Yobe Mosque, Kills 34 Worshippers https://prnigeria.com/2024/09/03/boko-haram-launches-deadly/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:43:50 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=142964 Boko Haram Launches Deadly Attack on Yobe Mosque, Kills 34 Worshippers A brutal assault by Boko Haram terrorists on a mosque in Mafa town, Tarmuwa, Yobe state, has left 34 worshippers dead. The attack occurred during Magrib prayer on August 1, with the terrorists indiscriminately opening fire on congregants. In a horrific turn of events, […]

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]]> 142964 Fact-check: Did Christians Protect Muslims while praying During EndBadGovernance Protest in Jos? https://prnigeria.com/2024/08/02/christians-muslims-protest-jos/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:34:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=140364 Fact-check: Did Christians Protect Muslims while praying During EndBadGovernance Protest in Jos? A viral image circulating online and across various social media platforms claims that Christians guarded Muslims while they were praying during the EndBadGovernance protest in Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday. The picture shows people praying with a caption, “Christians are guarding Muslims while […]

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]]> 140364 Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Condemns Disrespect to Jesus Christ in Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony https://prnigeria.com/2024/07/31/iran-ayatollah-khamenei/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:45:27 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=140096 Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Condemns Disrespect to Jesus Christ in Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed strong disapproval over the portrayal of religious figures during the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. Khamenei took to Twitter, stating, “Respect for #JesusChrist (peace be upon him) is an indisputable, definite matter for Muslims. […]

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]]> 140096 Eid-El-Kabir: NAHCON’s Chairman Congratulates Muslims, Harps on Unity, Service to Humanity https://prnigeria.com/2024/06/16/eid-kabir-nahcon-chairman/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 15:36:00 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=136080 Eid El Kabir: NAHCON’s Chairman Congratulates Muslims, Harps on Unity, Service to Humanity These captions capture the essence of the message, emphasizing unity, service, and gratitude, while also highlighting the significance of Eid El Kabir and the importance of collective efforts in achieving greater heights. Today is eid el kabir, day when Muslims all over […]

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]]> 136080 Eid-Al-Adha: CDS Rejoices with Muslims Faithfuls, Reiterates Commitment to Enhancing Security https://prnigeria.com/2024/06/16/eid-adha-cds-rejoices-muslims/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 15:18:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=136079 Eid-Al-Adha: CDS Rejoices with Muslims Faithfuls, Reiterates Commitment to Enhancing Security 1. It is with great pleasure that I join many well-wishers to rejoice with all Moslem faithfuls on this auspicious occasion of Eid-Kabir. There is no doubt that the sacrifice of prophet Ibrahim serves as refence point for loyalty and dedication to Almighty Allah […]

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]]> 136079 Mecca Receives 2.5 million Muslims for Ramadan’s Holy Night Prayers, Nigeria to Observe Eid Fitr Holidays this Week  https://prnigeria.com/2024/04/07/mecca-muslims-ramadan/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:33:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=129328 Mecca Receives 2.5 million Muslims for Ramadan’s Holy Night Prayers, Nigeria to Observe Eid Fitr Holidays this Week  A mammoth crowd of 2.5 million Muslims performed prayers at the Mecca Grand Mosque and it’s environs in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday to mark one of the holiest nights of Ramadan. PRNigeria reports that Mecca witnesses […]

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]]> 129328 RAMADHAN: Sustain your faith despite challenges – NAHCON boss charges Muslims https://prnigeria.com/2024/03/11/ramadhan-sustain-faith-despite/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:04:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=127040 RAMADHAN: Sustain your faith despite challenges – NAHCON boss charges Muslims As the Muslim Ummah begins the annual Ramadan fast, the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Jalal Arabi, has emphasised the significance of perseverance and faith in the face of challenges in the country. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, had earlier […]

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