The National Chairman of Hijrah Organisation of Nigeria, Prof. Yusuf Badmas has commended President Bola Tinubu for returning the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to the office of the Vice President.
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Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445.
For the umpteenth time, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the Federal and state governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar 1445 A.H, as a public holiday.
“On the occasion of the Islamic New Year, and the commemoration of the Hijrah, I urge Muslims and other citizens to imbibe the lessons of compassion, peace, and support for one another. I wish all Muslims a blessed year,” said the president.
The President of OSMC, Alhaji Mustapha Olawuyi at a press conference in Osogbo on Sunday highlighted events line up for the new Hijrah year celebration.
Alhaji Isma’il Ibrahim, the spokesman, office of the State Head of the Civil Service, announced the holiday in a statement in Dutse on Monday.
This was contained in a statement signed by Adebisi Obawale, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, on Monday in Osogbo.
The Director of Muslim Rights Concern, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, has urged the Federal Government to make the treatment of Malaria free.