Deputy senate president, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has congratulated fellow Muslims and other Nigerians as they celebrate the new Islamic Year, 1446 AH.
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, declared today the first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of the Islamic year.
Barau, in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ismail Mudashir, urged Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of compassion, peace and support for one another.
“As we celebrate the new Islamic Year, 1446 AH, let us reflect on the importance and historical significance of the Hijra and the overall teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and follow his examples,” he said.
He reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly to continue to come up with necessary legislation to address the challenges facing the country and urged the citizens to continue to support President Bola Tinubu, assuring that the policies being formulated by the president would address the challenges facing the country.
“With our support at the parliament and the understanding of Nigerians, Insha Allah, the promised land is assured, where things will work for all,” he said.