The Muslim Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), Obafemi Awolowo
University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) and Muslim Community
of Oyo state (MUSCOYS) National Council of Muslim Youths Organisations
(NACOMYO), Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and Muslim Students Society of
Nigeria (MSSN) have all called on federal and state governments to
declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar 1438
A.H, a public holiday.
In separate statements issued to mark the Islamic new
year, the groups said such a move is only fair and will give Muslims in
the country a sense of belonging.
They said it was long overdue and called on the Nigerian Supreme Council
for Islamic Affairs to enter into dialogue with the Nigerian Government
on the issue.
Source: Vanguard
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