Hijrah 1447: Babayemi Greets Muslims

Omooba Dotun Babayemi, a frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has congratulated Muslims on the beginning of Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447.

Babayemi rejoiced with all Muslims around the globe especially those in the country and Osun in particular,for the beginning of a new year in the Islamic calendar which he tagged ‘a new and glorious phase’.

The popular APC governorship hopeful who stated these in his congratulatory message to them as released by his media office, emphasized that the commencement of the New Year was another opportunity for spiritual renewal,commitment and dedication to Allah’s commandments.

While commending Muslim brothers and sisters for always being peaceful in their conducts, Babayemi stressed that it was high time adherents became more prayerful and practical not only for the sustenance of the country but for its all-round growth.

“It’s a thing of joy to note that it has pleased almighty Allah to spare our lives to witness this Islamic New Year which is Hijrah 1447. It’s a great opportunity and it’s not for nothing. Let’s make the best use of it by bringing to bear, the lessons and teachings of Prophet Muhammad(SAW)” he advised.

Continuing, the APC stalwart said,” Hijrah is another given period of renewal,reflection and dedication towards launching into a New Year with a renewed vigour to achieve better than the previous year for the betterment of ourselves and the society”

While urging them to continue to remember the country and the state in their prayers, Babayemi appealed for religious harmony so as to further cement the peaceful coexistence in the society which could help speed up its development as desired.