Islamic New Year

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Islamic New Year Celebrations Across Nigeria and Beyond

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Discover how Nigerian states and leaders are observing the Islamic New Year and encouraging unity and peace.

The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, is a significant event in the Muslim calendar, marking the beginning of a new year based on the Hijrah calendar. In Nigeria, states like Borno and Yobe have declared public holidays on Monday, July 8, to commemorate this important occasion. This holiday allows Muslims to reflect on the migration of Prophet Muhammad and the establishment of the first Muslim community in Medina. President Joko Widodo of Indonesia has called for Muslims to focus on improving their faith and piety during this auspicious time.

Governor Ademola Adeleke of a state like Zamfara emphasizes the importance of fervent prayers for peace and unity during the Islamic New Year celebrations. His message resonates with King Mohammed VI of Morocco, who has extended greetings to Islamic leaders worldwide on the occasion of the Hijri New Year 1446 AH. These gestures highlight the importance of inter-faith unity and peaceful coexistence among diverse communities.

As Muslims across Nigeria and beyond celebrate the Islamic New Year, it's essential to remember the history and significance of this event. The migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina, known as the Hijra, plays a central role in Islamic history. This migration symbolizes dedication, sacrifice, and the establishment of a strong Muslim community. Observing this event reminds Muslims of the values of unity, faith, and perseverance in the face of challenges.

In addition to the solemn rituals and prayers performed during the Islamic New Year, leaders like Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State emphasize the importance of fostering peace and harmony within their communities. This focus on unity and peaceful coexistence reflects the true spirit of Islam, promoting understanding and respect among people of different faiths. As Muslims commemorate the beginning of the new Islamic year, they uphold the values of compassion, tolerance, and goodwill towards all.

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Borno declares Monday public holiday for Islamic New Yea (The Punch)

The Borno Government has declared Monday, July 8, 2024, as a public holiday in recognition of the Islamic New Year of Hijrah calendar.

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Islamic New Year: Yobe Declares Monday Public Holiday (Leadership Newspaper)

The Yobe State Government has declared Monday, July 8, as a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of a new Islamic calendar year Muharram 1446.

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Muharram 2024: Date, history, significance of Islamic New Year, rituals (Hindustan Times)

Muharram 2024: Know all about the al Hijri date in India and Saudi Arabia, history, significance, celebration of Islamic New Year, rituals performed by ...

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President Jokowi calls for improving faith, piety on Islamic New Year (ANTARA)

President Joko Widodo encouraged Muslims to make the most of the current Islamic year of 1446 to improve their faith and piety to the Almighty ...

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The first of Muharram: How is the Islamic new year celebrated ... (AS English)

The celebration marks the anniversary of the Hijra, the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, which established the first Muslim community and ...

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Hijrah 1446: Governor Adeleke Preaches Inter-Faith Unity and Peace (Osun State Government)

Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed for closer inter-faith unity and peaceful coexistence among residents of all faiths as the Muslim ummah celebrates the ...

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King Mohammed VI Sends Hijri New Year's Greetings to Islamic ... (Morocco World News)

On the occasion of the Islamic Hijri New Year 1446 AH, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt greetings to the leaders of various Islamic ...

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Adeleke congratulates Muslims on Islamic New Year (The Punch)

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, congratulated the Muslim faithful in the state on the celebration of the New Year calendar, appealing for ...

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Borno declares Monday public holiday for Islamic New Year (Peoples Gazette)

The acting governor extended his best wishes to the Muslims in Borno State and around the world.

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Islamic New Year 1446H: Zamfara Gov urges fervent prayers for peace (Daily Post Nigeria)

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has sent his warm wishes to the Muslim community in Zamfara as they celebrate the Islamic New Year 1446H. In his.

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New year in July: The Islamic new year is celebrated today (RTL Today)

The first year of the Islamic calendar began on 16 July, 622 AD, when Prophet Muhammad migrated (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in Saudi Arabia. This July, the ...

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Gov Bala declares Monday work-free to mark Islamic New Year (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

Governor Bala Mohammed has declared, Monday, a work-free day to commemorate the first day of the Islamic Calendar, Al-Muharram.

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Northern governors congratulate Muslims on Islamic New Year 1446 ... (National Accord)

Northern States Governors' Forum (NSGF) has congratulated the Muslim community on the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1446 AH.

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Hijrah 1446: Ajadi Felicitates Muslims On New Year Calendar ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

IBADAN – A Chieftain of the New Nigeria People's Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has felicitated Muslims across the country on the ...

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Northern governors congratulate Muslims on Islamic New Year (Peoples Gazette)

The Chairman of the forum and governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, sent the felicitation message in a statement signed by Isma'ila Misili, the Director- ...

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Jigawa declares Monday public holiday to mark Islamic New Year ... (P.M. News)

Jigawa State Government has declared Monday July 8, 2024 as work-free day to mark the new Islamic Year 1446 AH, being celebrated on Sunday.

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Katsina Declares Public Holiday To Mark Islamic New Year (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

In a Sunday statement, the Secretary to the Government of the State Abdullahi Yar'adua said the Katsina State governor Dikko Radda declared the public ...

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Islamic New Year: Yobe Govt declares Monday public holiday (Daily Post Nigeria)

Yobe State Government has declared Monday 8th July, 2024, as work-free day to mark the Islamic New Year 1446 After Hijrah. This is contained in a.

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Islamic New Year: Yobe, Bauchi, others declare Monday work-free ... (Daily Trust)

JNI, northern govs call for special prayers By Abbas Jimoh (Abuja), Haruna Gimba Yaya (Gombe), Maryam Ahmadu-Suka (Kaduna), Hassan Ibrahim (Bauchi) & Habibu ...

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UNSMIL hopes for elections, lasting peace in Islamic New Year ... (The Libya Observer)

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has extended congratulations to Libyans on the occasion of the Islamic New Year 1446.

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