Islamic New Year 1445 AH: Gombe Governor, Yahaya congratulates Muslim Ummah, urges fervent prayers for adequate rainfall, bumper harvest

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Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya

By Akanji Alowoludo, Gombe

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the State as they join other faithful across the world to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1445 AH today, Wednesday.  

In a congratulatory message to the Muslim Ummah, Inuwa Yahaya, who is also the Chairman of Northern States Governors’ Forum,  described the Islamic New Year as significant in the life of Muslims. 

He called on them to use the occasion especially in this sacred month of Al-Muharram and beyond, to offer special prayers for abundant rainfall fir bumper harvest, and for peace, unity, growth, and prosperity of the state and Nigeria.

The Governor said that, “As we begin the year 1445AH, let us remember the importance of unity, compassion, and love. Let us strive to be better people, to be kinder to those around us, and to work towards a more just and peaceful world”. 

He noted that the Islamic New Year is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future as well as to renew commitment to the values of Islam and humanity.  

According to him, “This is a period for sober reflection. It is a period for us to look back with retrospection and satisfaction, look forward with hope and optimism, look up with confidence and appreciate what Allah has done for us as a people, state and nation.”  

The Governor expressed optimism that the new year will usher in more blessings: “It is my sincere prayers and hope that this new year 1445 AH brings us happiness, good health, and prosperity. May Allah bless us, and may our faith in Him continue to grow stronger. Happy Islamic New Year 1445 AH as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe.