Aminu Tambuwal
Governor Of Sokoto State
Sokoto state has joined Kano to declare Tuesday a public holiday to commemorate the new Islamic Year.
The new year begins 3 October.
A statement issued Sunday by Malam Imam Imam, spokesman to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, congratulated Nigerian Muslims for witnessing the Hijra New Year.
Tambuwal appealed to the people of the state to use the occasion of the public holiday to intensify prayers for the nation.
He urged all citizens to care, love and protect one another, adding that, Islamic virtues of unity, peace and honesty, should be promoted by all persons.
Earlier today, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III declared Monday, Oct.3, as the first day of Muharram, 1438 AH.
Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council,
Sokoto, issued a statement on behalf of the Sultan, conveying the declaration.
”The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs,in conjunction with the National
Moon Sighting Committee, did not receive any reports from various moon sighting committees across the country confirming the sighting of the new moon of Muharram, 1438 AH on Saturday, which was the 29th day of Zulhijja, 1437 AH.
”’ The Sultan and President-General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria( NSCIA), has accepted the reports and accordingly declared Monday,3rd October,2016, as the first day of Muharram,1438 AH
” The sultan wishes all Muslims, a happy new year. May Allah ( SWT), accept our religious deeds.”
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