Borno, Bauchi, Oyo, Osun, Kebbi, Jigawa, Kano, and Kwara states are observing a public holiday today to celebrate the start of the Hijrah 1446 calendar, which commenced yesterday, Sunday.

The Hijrah, also known as the Islamic New Year, commemorates a pivotal event in Islamic history and holds profound spiritual and cultural importance for Muslims. As Muslims around the world mark the beginning of Hijrah 1446, it is essential to understand the significance, origin, and key facts about this important occasion in the Islamic calendar.

The Origin of Hijrah

The term "Hijrah" refers to the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This migration was a turning point in Islamic history, marking the establishment of the first Muslim community (Ummah) under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad. The event of Hijrah signifies not just a physical journey but also a profound spiritual and societal transformation.

The Islamic calendar, or Hijri calendar, is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It begins with the month of Muharram and is used to date significant events in the Islamic world. The year 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae, "in the year of the Hijrah" marks 1446 years since the Hijrah.

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