Tinubu Celebrates Islamic New Year with Muslims Worldwide

President Bola Tinubu issued a statement on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to extend warm greetings to the Muslim community in Nigeria and around the world, marking the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram 1448AH. In his message, Tinubu reflected on the significance of Hijrah, the migration from Mecca to Medina, which marks the beginning of the Hijri calendar.

He highlighted lessons from this event, including the importance of sacrifice, patience, and faith in Allah's divine plan. Tinubu urged Nigerians, particularly those of the Muslim faith, to embrace the spirit of the new year by rededicating themselves to ideals of good citizenship.

He called for acts of kindness, tolerance, honesty, and devotion to duty as necessary contributions to national unity, security, and development. The President prayed that the new Islamic year would bring blessings, peace, and prosperity to every household and that Allah would continue to guide the nation on its path to progress.