Kano, Jigawa declare Thursday public holiday to mark Islamic New Year
NEWS DIGEST – The Kano and Jigawa State Governments have declared Thursday, August 20 as public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1442 After Hijra, AH.
The declaration was contained in a statement by the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba.
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in the statement, urged Muslims in Kano state to use the occasion for “sober reflection and to offer prayers for continued peace, prosperity and general development of the state.”
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Similarly, Ismaila Ibrahim, the Public Relations Officer, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, on Wednesday in Dutse, extended the governor’s congratulatory message to the Muslim faithful both at home and abroad for witnessing the month of Muharram, the first month in Islamic calendar.
It urged the people of the state to reflect and live their lives based on the teachings of Islam and practice of Prophet Muhammad.
The statement called on the Muslims to use the period to pray for the protection, guidance of the leaders, peace, economic prosperity of the state and the nation.
The State Executive Council had during its weekly Meeting also approved the conversion of additional 12 motorized Boreholes to Solar powered, and the construction of six new ones for N10.8 million.
The council said the approval was aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG’s, target to enhance access to potable water supply and sanitation in small towns.
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