Eid-el-Fitr: IGP Deploys Tactical Teams Nationwide

  The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has activated a comprehensive security framework for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, ordering the immediate nationwide deployment of tactical assets, intelligence operatives, and specialised police units to secure lives and property across all states and the Federal Capital Territory. The directive, which comes as Muslim faithful in Nigeria mark the…

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Sultan Declares Friday Eid-el-Fitr Day in Nigeria

  The Sultanate Council in Sokoto has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the commencement of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations across Nigeria following the completion of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council,…

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Saudi Arabia Declares Friday as Eid al-Fitr

  Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has declared that Friday will mark Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic festival celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan, following confirmation that Thursday represents the 30th and final day of the holy month. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, is the completion of the 30th day of the month of Ramadan….

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