Today Being 20th of July the Muslim faithful’s have converged to celebrate the Islamic New Year of Hijirah Calendar (1445).

The celebration was attended by the Muslim communities in Okpella, and also Villages heads regardless of their religions

Islamic New Year represents the starting point of the Muslim era as it coincides with the Hijrah, the Prophet’s journey from Mecca to Medina on the first of Muharram in 622 CE.

Prophet Mohammed needed to relocate because somebody had intentions to execute him. Consequently, the Prophet chose to go to a town known as Yathrib, some 320 km north of Mecca. Yathrib is known today as Medina, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, which translates to ‘the city’.

Hijrah gave freedom from suffering for the Muslims in Mecca. When the Prophet emigrated to Medina, Muslims there were indirectly saved from further persecution by the Meccan pagans.

The Most Senior Zaiki in Okpella, Hiegh Chief RA David was also present to commemorate with the Muslim brothers and sisters.

The Glorious Qur,an was red to offer Prayers for the Peace, Unity, progress and for Allah to choose a King in Okpell