Kano, Jigawa govt declares Monday work-free day to celebrate Islamic new year

In a bid to enable Muslim faithful commemorate the new Islamic calendar, Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has declared Monday, August 9, a work-free day.

This was announced in a statement by the state commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, The Independent reported.

The Kano state governor urged workers in the state to use the occasion to pray for the country to deliver it from the prevailing security challenges.

While congratulating the Muslims on the dawn of the new Islamic year, Ganduje enlisted the support and cooperation of the people for the government as it strives hard to do better.

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Jigawa state declares public holiday to mark Islamic new yearSimilarly, The Jigawa Government has declared Aug. 9, as a public holiday to mark the Hijrah 1443 (Islamic New Year).

The government announced this in a statement signed by the state Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Kila, on Saturday in Dutse.

Governor of the State, Muhammad Badaru, urged civil servants and residents to use the day to pray for the state and the country at large.

“The period of the Islamic New Year should remind all people of the countless favours bestowed on them by the Almighty God.

“As such, the people are enjoined to intensify prayers against the outbreak of cholera in some parts of the state that had claimed some lives, as well as for the country to overcome security challenges.

“People should also use the period to reflect and live their lives based on the teachings of Islam and practice of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

“During the occasion, it is expected that all public servants and the entire people of the state will also pray to Almighty Allah for continued protection and guidance of our leaders,” it said.

According to the statement, Badaru also congratulated Muslims around the world on the dawn of the new Islamic year (1443AH).