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🌙 Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH Moon Sighted | Eid al-Adha 2025 Dates & Significance

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The Islamic world is once again preparing for one of its most sacred and spiritually rewarding times of the year — Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. On the evening of Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah was sighted in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, marking the official start of this blessed month from Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This moon sighting also confirms the date for Eid al-Adha 2025, which will be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other countries that follow their lunar calendar announcements. --- 🌟 What is Dhul Hijjah? Dhul Hijjah (Arabic: ذُÙˆ ٱلْØ­ِجَّØ©) is one of the four sacred months in Islam. It is most known for two major events: 1. Hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. 2. Eid al-Adha – the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are ...

Chameleone Turns Down Coffee Marathon Gig Due to Pay Dispute.

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Renowned Ugandan music icon Jose Chameleone will not be performing at the much-anticipated Coffee Marathon, contrary to earlier announcements. According to a brief message shared on his official social media platforms, the artist's management stated: > “Jose Chameleone will not be part of this marathon as was earlier communicated. However, he will be performing in Ntungamo on a different date, which will be announced in due course.” While the official statement did not mention specific reasons for the cancellation, fellow artist Eddy Kenzo has since come forward with more details. In a recent revelation, Kenzo disclosed that the real reason behind Chameleone’s withdrawal was a disagreement over payment. Kenzo explained that the organizers of the Coffee Marathon had offered Chameleone a fee that he found too low, prompting him to turn down the opportunity. Instead, the legendary performer opted to focus on other better-paying engagements. The Coffee Marathon had inclu...

THE WAIT IS OVER: NAVIO VS JUDAS RAPKNOWLEDGE – THE HIP-HOP BATTLE TAKES OVER NORTHERN UGANDA

The Ugandan hip-hop scene is on fire—and the flames are about to engulf Northern Uganda. After weeks of buzz, whispers, and online chatter, the rumors have finally been confirmed: Team NAVIO is embarking on an explosive journey from Kampala to Northern Uganda, and they’re bringing the heat in what promises to be one of the most unforgettable hip-hop battles of the year. But this isn’t just any battle. This is Navio vs Judas Rapknowledge—a clash of titans, a lyrical showdown between two of Uganda’s most respected and revolutionary hip-hop voices. --- A JOURNEY OF FIRE AND FLOW Setting off from the capital, Team NAVIO is heading north with buses packed, energy charged, and bars locked and loaded. The mission? To shake up the Northern Uganda rap scene and go mic-to-mic with Judas Rapknowledge, the lyrical general whose influence in Northern Uganda is both feared and admired. It’s more than a battle. It’s a culture clash. A generational moment. A statement that Ugandan hip-hop is alive, gr...