Tinubu felicitates Muslim on Islamic new year

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated Muslims in Nigeria and the world over, for witnessing a new Islamic year, 1445 AH.

The President in his message to Muslims, prayed that the incoming New Year would usher in peace and prosperity.

He implored them to imbibe the important values of patience, perseverance, and faithfulness, which were the hallmarks of Prophet Muhammad.

The President told Nigerians that he will deliver on the promises he made, inspite of the challenges currently facing the country.

He also urged the public to engage in prayers and supplications to God Almighty to direct and protect the path to greatness and prosperity of Nigeria.

The message reads: ‘I send my heartfelt felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world as we witness the end of another Hijri lunar calendar.

“While celebrating the New Year, I implore you, fellow compatriots, to imbibe the important values of patience, perseverance and faithfulness, which were at the roots of the decision by Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to migrate from Mecca to Madina, 1445 years ago..

“As we persevere and struggle to confront our present challenges and the temporary pain we experience, I enjoin you to remain hopeful that there is light and prosperity at the end of the tunnel.

“My team and I are leaving no stone unturned in our bid to deliver on the promises we made, in spite of the present difficulties.

“As we usher in the New Islamic Year, I urge you all to engage in prayers and supplications to God Almighty to direct and protect our path to greatness and prosperity in Nigeria.”