Because the Muslim nation marks the graduation of the Islamic Untouched Week 1446 AH, governors have referred to as at the devoted to hope for solidarity and relief within the nation.
Borno and Bauch states, on Sunday, declared these days a work-free presen, to proclaim the Islamic Untouched Week, becoming a member of Oyo, Osun, Kebbi, Jigawa, Kano, and Kwara, amongst others.
The Islamic calendar is composed of three hundred and sixty five days alike to the Gregorian calendar, however has 354 to 355 days, not like the 365 to three hundred and sixty six days within the usual calendar.
The Islamic Untouched Week begins with Muharram, which is the primary age, adopted through Safar, Rabi al-awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qadah and Dhul Hijrah.
The Islamic calendar is in keeping with the sighting of the moon, which began nearest the Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madina
Felicitating Muslims at the Untouched Week, the Northern States Governors’ Discussion board recommended the devoted to do business in particular prayers for ample hail, a bumper harvest and relief and solidarity in Nigeria and the sector.
The Chairman of the discussion board and Governor of Gombe Situation, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya, in a remark signed through the Director-Basic, Press Affairs, Govt Area, Gombe, Alhaji Isma’ila Misili, on Sunday, stressed out the utility of the Islamic Untouched Week within the lives of Muslims.
He famous that “the Islamic New Year is a time for reflection on the past and a moment to look forward to the future with renewed hope and commitment to the values of Islam and humanity.”
He stressed out the desire for tolerance and collaborative efforts a number of the various humans of Gombe and confident the federal government’s help and people-oriented initiatives and programmes that may advertise socioeconomic building.
The Osun Situation Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, congratulated the Muslim devoted within the circumstance and appealed for a better inter-faith solidarity and non violent coexistence amongst citizens of all faiths.
Talking in the course of the Secretary to the Situation Govt, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, who represented him at an tournament organised in birthday party of the untouched Hijrah calendar, the governor famous that Osun Situation, recognized for its lavish cultural heritage and spirit of communal coexistence, embodied the essence of Hijrah and recommended endured non violent relationships amongst humans of all faiths.
Consistent with him, Hijrah symbolised the motion of the Prophet and his fans from a adverse order to a extra non violent and accommodating crowd, including that Osun remained an emblem of spiritual unity and solidarity.
A remark signed through the Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, additional quoted Adeleke as pronouncing, “Within the spirit of Hijrah, we’re reminded of the utility of solidarity and cooperation amongst folks, communities, and countries. Prophet Muhammad (Leisure be upon him) and his partners demonstrated notable solidarity, resilience, and compassion throughout their migration.
“They exemplified the values of love, tolerance, and respect for others, regardless of their religious differences. These noble teachings continue to guide us today and remind us of the need to build bridges of understanding and foster harmony among diverse communities and religions.”
Oyo Situation Governor, Seyi Makinde, in a remark through his Particular Assistant on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, congratulated the Muslim devoted in Nigeria, particularly within the circumstance and recommended them to internalise the teachings of the season and the values exhibited through Prophet Muhammad.
He prayed that Hijrah 1446 can be stuffed with the mercies and blessings of the Almighty Allah.
“As we start Hijrah 1446, I encourage Muslims and all electorate of the circumstance to imbibe the teachings of parched act, decision, perseverance, love, unity, positivity and spreading goodness, which the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah symbolises.
“Those are values and virtues which, if imbibed through each and every considered one of us, regardless of our station in year, would develop into us and our crowd…
“I also implore everyone to use this Hijrah celebration to pray for the peace, unity and progress of our dear country, Nigeria,” he mentioned
The Kwara Situation Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, recommended the Muslim devoted to permit the teachings of Hijrah to replicate of their habits.
The governor spoke on Sunday throughout the 2024 Hijrah birthday party (1446AH) organised through the Hijrah Islamic Organisation in Ilorin, the circumstance capital.
Represented through the Senior Assistant/Counsellor, Alh Saadu Salahu, the governor enjoined Muslims to make the most of the week and referred to as for help for President Bola Tinubu in order on his time table.
“Consistent with the circumstance coverage began endmost date, the next day to come (Monday) is a work-free presen in Kwara Situation. It’s in commemoration of this noteceable presen. The nation leisure, as I discussed endmost date, is a popularity of your proper to hunt truthful lodging within the pursuit of non secular expansion and happiness.
“I urge you to continue to support our administration and that of Mr President. In our own corners, let us avoid inflicting pain on one another,” AbdulRazaq mentioned.
In his sermon, the nationwide missioner of Ansraul Islam Family of Nigeria, Sheikh AbdulMumin Ayara, condemned the arbitrary increment of meals costs and alternative commodities through buyers below the guise of inflation and trade charges.
He mentioned the ones mountaineering costs of foodstuff and alternative items arbitrarily must have the concern of Allah as they’d be made to account for his or her deeds within the hereafter.
His perspectives had been corroborated through the consultant of Mudirul Markaz, Sheik Habeebulahi El-Ilorin.
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara Situation Conventional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, in a remark issued through his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, described the Muharram as the primary Islamic age that presentations Allah’s blessings on His creatures.
“With the commencement of another year, Muslim Ummah in Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State at large should remain steadfast in prayers and appreciation to Allah despite all odds,” the remark learn.