StarTimes, leading digital pay TV company in Africa, has announced the addition of 24-hours Islamic pop-up channel for the delight of television viewers this Ramadan.
The month of Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It lasts between 29 and 30 days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.
For the month-long fast, Muslims are supposed to abstain from food and drink during daylight hours. While reading the Qur’an often to celebrate their faith.
As world leaders continue to work towards measures to cushion the economic downside of the coronavirus pandemic; StarTimes launched Ibadah TV, to provide high-quality content such as Muslim prayer, lectures and documentaries.
Including interviews for Muslim subscribers all over Nigeria, while helping them conduct their fast; fulfilling the need for worship among Muslim audiences.
Set up specifically for the period of Ramadan, Ibadah TV will broadcast for one month.
Ibadah TV will be available on DTT channel 451 and DTH channel 369.
Programmes on Ibadah TV
Programmes on Ibadah TV include Usiqaa, a program featuring the latest Islamic music videos both from within and outside the shores of Nigeria.
Subscribers to Ibadah TV will also enjoy Salat; a call to prayer program designed to prompt people to go for prayers five times daily.
Other programmes on Ibadah TV are lectures of different scholars and teachers; enlightening Muslims on Islamic teachings. Historical documentaries on religion, social information, and lifestyle will also be aired during this period.
For subscribers who want more, StarTimes has met that desire with more Islamic content on Iqraa and Sunnah TV.
During these special days, popular Hausa channel Dadin Kowa popular TV series such as Warris and Double Kara will be broadcasting Islamic programmes such as Qur’an reading content between 4-5 am. While at 6:20 pm, children will have access to Ramadan related cartoon programmes that will help them worship and read the Qur’an.
