Hijrah 1443: Buhari sends message to Muslim world

By Nimot Sulaimon

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, congratulated Nigerians, as well as the Muslim world, as they mark the new calendar, Hijrah 1443.

Hijrah marks the commemoration of the migration (Hijra) of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wassalam) from Makkah to Madinah.

In a press release issued by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Buhari urged all Muslims to emulate the ways of the Holy Prophet.

According to him, citizens of the world particularly Muslims are to show compassion and also support one another.

“On the occasion of the Islamic New Year, and the commemoration of the Hijrah, I urge Muslims and other citizens to imbibe the lessons of compassion, peace, and support for one another. I wish all Muslims a blessed year,” said the President.

President Buhari urged Muslims to reflect on the importance and historic significance of the Hijrah and the overall teachings of the Holy Prophet and follow his examples.

As directed by the Presidency of Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Tuesday which is the first day of the Islamic month of Muharram marks Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Makkah to Medina in 622 AD.