1st Muharram 1445 AH : Kano, Kwara, Osun Announce Tomorrow As ‘Free Day’
Osun state government on Tuesday announced tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a ‘free day’ to mark the start of the Islamic New Year 1445.
A statement issued in Osogbo and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Mr. Mudashiru Oyedeji noted that Governor Ademola Adeleke has also congratulated and wished the entire Muslim ummah a happy celebration of the new year.
The statement added that Governor Adeleke would be presiding over a special march- past on Saturday at the Osogbo township stadium by taking a symbolic salute as part of a series of activities lined up to mark the new Islamic year.
Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state has also declared tomorrow a ‘free day’ in the State of Harmony calling this a policy pronouncement that fulfils longstanding yearnings of Muslim community in the state.
‘The governor has thoroughly considered the longstanding requests from various quarters of the state. He has therefore approved that the day be observed henceforth (annually) as a free day in Kwara state which is obtainable in many other states in the country.
Consequently, Wednesday July 19, 2023, which is equivalent to the first day of Islamic lunar calendar (Muharram 1445), shall be observed as a public holiday in the state.
History says the first of Muharram heralded the migration of Prophet Muhammad, peace of God be upon him, from his birthplace Mecca in search of a peaceful and conducive atmosphere to practice Islam. This brings to mind the need for everyone to imbibe the lessons of patience, perseverance, tolerance, moderation, and compassion.
The governor congratulates the Muslim community on the occasion of another lunar calendar, Hijrah 1445, and urges everyone to reflect on the purport of the day in the hope that we are guided by its lessons and significance in our day-to-day living and interactions with others. He calls for religious tolerance, mutual respect, and compassion for everyone, irrespective of their beliefs’ Governor AbdulRazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye submitted in a statement issued in Ilorin on Tuesday.
Kano state Government has also followed suit and declared Wednesday a ‘free day’ in the state to mark the beginning of the 1445 AH.
The state Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye quoted Governor Abba Yusuf as congratulating all Muslims around the world on the start of the Islamic new year 1445.
‘The governor, who congratulated Muslims around the world on the dawn of the new Islamic year, has also enjoined the civil servants and the people in the state to pray for peace and tranquility as well as economic development of our dear state and the country at large’ the statement said.
The governor also urged citizens to live their lives based on the teachings of Islam and practice the virtues of kindness, love and tolerance as exemplified by Holy Prophet Muhammad-Team@orientactualmags.com
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