Ansar-Ud-Deen to celebrate 100th anniversary, announces events

Ansar-Ud-Deen Society, a well-known Nigerian Islamic organisation, has reiterated its dedication to safeguarding the ideals and principles of Islam for ongoing benefits to the international community.

At a gathering where he unveiled plans for the organization's 100th anniversary on Sunday, National President Dr. Rafiu Sanni made the commitment.

Ansar-Ud-Deen Society was established on December 21, 1923 to promote Muslim community moral and social growth in Nigeria as well as the educational advancement of Muslims.

According to Sanni, the centennial will be observed throughout Nigeria, the Benin Republic, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland under the subject "100 years of Service: Re-engineering Ansar-Ud-Seen Society for the Next Century."

He said: “I am delighted to announce the programmes for the forthcoming centenary ceremony marking the hundred years of existence and exceptional contributions to the social and educational development of Nigerians and Muslims in particular with special emphasis on community service and adherence to the principles and values of Islam.

“The event will be a remarkable showcase of the Society’s achievements and a testament to the lasting impact it has had on communities across the globe.”

The Chairman, Centenary Planning Committee, Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (retd), disclosed that the centenary celebration will run from September to December, 2023.

He added: “There are some programmes that will be held from the council to the state level. In addition to this, there are programmes to be organised by states of the federation. There are about eight states, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti and northern states put together. Dates have been allocated to each of these states.

“The line-up of events includes youth summit, inter-school essay competition, football competition, Qur’an competition, new logo design competition, Summit University convocation ceremony, Women’s Health Day, national lecture, award ceremony, founding fathers’ dinner, centenary legacy projects across the globe, the global secretariat ground-breaking event and thanksgiving Juma’at service.”

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