Islamic New Year: Govs urge Muslims to be peaceful, law-abiding
The governments of Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi and Osun states have urged Muslims to be God-fearing, law-abiding and peaceful and live in accordance with the teachings of Islam They gave the advice in separate statements to commemorate the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of […]
The governments of Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi and Osun states have urged Muslims to be God-fearing, law-abiding and peaceful and live in accordance with the teachings of Islam
They gave the advice in separate statements to commemorate the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, had earlier declared Thursday, June 26, as the first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of the Islamic year 1447 AH.
The state government also declared Friday a work-free day to allow civil servants and residents to join other faithful in celebrating the new year and to reflect on its spiritual significance.
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The Jigawa State Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, urged citizens and residents to use the occasion to offer prayers for sustained peace and prosperity across the state.
Dagaceri appealed to residents to remain law-abiding and refrain from actions that could disrupt the peace and harmony in the state
Similarly, the Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, called on residents to continue living in peace and harmony, stressing that meaningful development cannot be achieved without peace and stability.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State urged all adherents of Islam to be ambassadors of peace and unity to facilitate national cohesion.
“I enjoin Muslim faithful to remain prayerful and continue to conduct their daily affairs in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Hadith,” he said.
In Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke encouraged Muslims and others to use the Hijrah celebration to pray for the peace, progress, and development of the state.
As part of the celebration, the governor is scheduled to take a customary salute during a special march-past on Saturday at Fakunle Comprehensive High School in Osogbo.
Meanwhile, in Kano State, residents participated in various activities to mark the new year, following the state government’s declaration of Thursday as a work-free day.
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), in a statement by its Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Aliyu, urged Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to Allah, remaining God-fearing, law-abiding, and peaceful.
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is one of four sacred months during which warfare is prohibited.
Muslims traditionally observe fasting on the 9th and 10th days of the month, known as Tasua and Ashura, respectively.