KWARA GOV LAUDS MUSLIMS ON NEW ISLAMIC YEAR, DECLARES THURSDAY HOLIDAY

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Thursday a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the governor extended warm greetings to the people of Kwara State, particularly the Muslim community, in celebration of the new Hijrah year.

The statement read, “The Governor, meanwhile, has again approved that Thursday, the first day of Muharram 1447, be observed as a statewide holiday in commemoration of the new Islamic calendar.

“He urges the Muslim community to reflect on the significance of the Hijrah in the life of the community and larger human society, calling for renewed commitment to excellent human relations, peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and mutual respect.

“Hijrah teaches personal and collective sacrifice for good causes and abandonment of everything that is antithetical to peace, harmony, and social justice,” the governor said in the statement.

• He prays that the new Hijrah year brings goodness and abundance, peace and increased security, enduring happiness, and renewed faith to all Kwara State families.