MAN Ibadan marks end of Ramadan with funfair, honours ‘model family’

THE Muslim Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ibadan branch, on Saturday, celebrated its 2026 (1447 AH) Family and Children Funfair at its headquarters, Islamic Centre, in the Oke-Ado area of the city.

The age-long annual event, which serves as the grand finale of activities marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, brought together members of the association and the wider public in an atmosphere of faith, learning and recreation.

The programme featured two parallel sessions designed to cater for both adults and children.

At the MAN premises, the 500-seat Bola Babalakin Hall hosted the adult segment, where a lecture titled ‘Zakat and Taxation: Exploring Synergies Between Islamic Charity and the New Tax Laws’ was delivered.

The lecture, originally prepared by the retired Chief Imam of the University of Ibadan Central Mosque, Professor Miftau Oloyede Abdur Rahman, was presented by his representative, Dr. Mutair Kolawole Abdul Salaam of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan.

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The event was chaired by Chief Taofeek Adegoke, Chief Executive Officer of Solutions 93.9 FM, Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland and a gubernatorial aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections.

The branch chairman, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Abdul Ganiy, played host, alongside prominent Ibadan indigene and chairman of the Ibadan Muslim Community, Chief Bayo Oyero.

Other dignitaries in attendance included Alhaji Amidu Adedokun, Dr. Rahman Oyebamji, Chief Kola Animasaun, Imam Akib Amuzat, Alhaja Fatimah Adedokun and Alhaja Nofeesat Animasaun.

A major highlight of the event was the presentation of the 2026 Model Family of the Year Award to the family of Alhaji Tajudeen Adetunji Karonwi.

The awardee, an octogenarian philanthropist, accountant and respected community leader, who is also the Aare Musulumi of Oke-Eri, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, and Baba Adinni of the Oke-Ado Muslim Community, received the honour in the company of family members, friends and associates.

Alhaji Karonwi expressed gratitude to Allah and the association for the recognition, noting that the honour would further inspire him to contribute more meaningfully to the growth of Islam, community development and humanity at large.

The occasion also witnessed donations, led by the Chairman of the Day, Alhaji Adegoke, towards the operations of the association.

Meanwhile, the children’s segment of the funfair, held on the open field, was marked by lively entertainment and recreational activities.

Hundreds of children participated in various attractions, including music sessions hosted by a children’s entertainment organiser and disc jockey, bouncy castle games, movie screenings and horse riding.

The event reinforced its reputation as a cherished annual gathering that blends spiritual reflection with communal bonding and family-oriented festivities.