Governor Declares Thursday Public Holiday

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Thursday a public holiday in the state to celebrate the 1447 Hijrah celebration.

This was announced in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Rafiu Ajakaye.

“Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, extends his congratulations to the people of the state, especially the Muslims, on the new Hijrah Year, 1447 AH.

“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,” Ajakaye said.

The governor urged the Muslim community to reflect on the significance of the Hijrah in the life of the community and larger human society.

He called 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 antithetical to peace, harmony, and social justice,” the governor added.

AbdulRazaq prayed that the new Hijrah year brings goodness and abundance, peace and increased security, enduring happiness, and renewed faith to all families in Kwara State and Nigeria.