Hijrah: Kwara Declares Monday Work-free Day

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved Monday, July 8, 2024 as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of the new Hijrah Year (Islam calendar) 1446.

Muharram is the Muslim’s first lunar month and its first day of 1446 falls on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Rafiu Ajakaye said, “The governor shares in the mixed memories that this occasion brings to the Muslims annually, and calls for deeper introspection on the journey of the community and its duty to be the light bearers for tolerance, mutual respect, and justice.

“The governor wishes the community a blessed new Hijrah year and prays Allaah to accord everyone its blessings and uphold the community upon goodness.”

The chairman of Hijrah Islamic Organisation in the state, Prof. Badmas Yusuf said the event will be celebrated in Ilorin, the state capital on Sunday.

He said Governor AbdulRazaq will be the special guest of honour while the Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari is expected as the royal guest of honour at the event.

The Khalifa Al-Adabbiyah and visitor to Muhammad Kamaldeen University, Ilorin, Sheikh AbdulKadir Kamaldeen and Mudirul Markaz Islamic Training Centre, Agege, Lagos, Sheikh Habibullahi Adam El- Ilory are billed to be the guest lecturers at the event.