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It is a massive jubilation in Kwara as residents look forward to celebrating the Hijrah year. To ensure proper celebrations, the governor of the state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved Monday as a public holiday. As the people commemorate the new Hijrah year, there will not be work on Monday the 8th of July, 2024. The commemoration of this new year is held according to the Islamic calendar of 1446. To celebrate the Monday blessings, the state will be hosting a special event on that day.
The reason for the holiday
Marking a special day in the Islamic world, the first day in the year 1446 happens to fall on the Sunday preceding the Monday. To ensure that they celebrate the new year properly, the governor has declared the following Monday as a work-free day. According to the Muslim calendar, the first moon (lunar) month is Muharram. In the year 1446, the first day of Muharram falls on the Sunday of July (7th of July, 2024).
The Kwara state government joins the people in celebrating the new year
The government of the state has joined the people of Kwara in celebrating this new year. According to an address released by the governor through its Chief Press Secretary, he shares in the celebration as the Muslim world steps into the new year. He then reminded the people about the need for there to be a more deeper introspection as they make their journey towards a more united community. The governor also commended the people for having more tolerance and mutual respect while also ensuring justice and fairness in their daily activities. To conclude his report, the governor of the state wished the community the blessings of the new year of the Hijrah. He also went on to pray to Allah to grant everyone the blessings of the new season.
The state capital makes big preparations ahead of the celebration
the state of Kwara in Nigeria is known for its large Muslim population. This is very common in its capital of Ilorin where the Islamic religion has a large following. The state chairman of the Hijrah Islamic organization is at the centre of the preparations for the ceremony. As the event for the new year gets underway, the state governor has been made the special guest of honour of the occasion. A royal invitation was also extended to the Emir of the state capital, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. The Emir has been made to be the event’s royal guest of honour.
Kwara workers down tools for Monday blessings
Referred to as Monday blessings, July 8th, 2024 will be an opportunity for the people of Kwara state to down their tools and celebrate the joyous occasion of the new Hijrah year. As the state capital prepares to host important Muslim personalities both from within and beyond the state, workers are invited to join in on the celebration. There will be lectures at the event provided by eminent personalities. Workers have longed to look forward to celebrating this new year’s event as it is always a special day in the Muslim world.
