Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 has been declared as public holiday in Oyo State, to mark the beginning of the Islamic new year, Hijrah 1445.
The declaration by the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, was contained in a circular signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.
Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of Islamic New Year.
Governor Makinde, while congratulating the Muslim faithful on the commencement of the New Year, enjoined them to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability of the state in particular and the country in general.
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The Islamic New Year, also called the Hijrah New Year, is the day that marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijrah year, and is the day on which the year count is incremented.
The first day of the Islamic year is observed by most Muslims on the first day of the month of Muharram.
The day referenced the emigration of the Holy Islam Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina which is known as Hijrah.
All religious duties, such as prayer, fasting in the month of Ramadan and pilgrimage to the Holy Land and the dates of significant events, such as celebration of holy nights and festivals are calculated according to the Islamic calendar.
