The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims and their counterparts around the world as they usher in the New Islamic Year 1446, After Hijrah (AH).
Today, Sunday, July 7, 2024, marks the 1st Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic Calendar.
The Speaker, in a congratulatory message to mark the New Islamic Year, issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, on Sunday in Abuja, urged the Muslim Ummah to rededicate themselves to the worship of Allah (SWT).
Speaker Abbas noted that the New Islamic Year 1446 (AH) should serve as an avenue for more prayers to the nation and its leaders, noting that our Creator answers genuine prayers from His creatures, especially human beings.
He called for a more peaceful coexistence among Muslims and the people of other faiths in the country, noting that nothing can be achieved in an atmosphere devoid of peace and unity.
The Speaker wished Muslims happy celebrations of the New Islamic Year, even as he urged them to be cautious. He equally wished them and other Nigerians Allah’s blessings and protection in the new year.