The Jigawa State Government has declared Monday, July 8, as work-free day to mark the new Islamic Year 1446AH, News About Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the State Head of Civil Service, Muhammad K. Dagaceri.
It advised workers and citizens of the state to pray for continued peace and prosperity in Jigawa State.
The government urged the people of the state to reflect on and live their lives based on the teachings of Islam and the practice of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
It also urged the people to continue to be law-abiding and shun acts that could cause a breach of the peace in the state.
News About Nigeria reported that Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State also declared Monday, July 8, as a public holiday to celebrate the beginning of the new Islamic calendar, 1st Muharram 1446AH.
The announcement was made by the state commissioner for the establishment, Auwal-Dogondaji, in a statement issued on Friday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
Auwal-Dogondaji explained that although the 1st of Muharram falls on July 7, the state government decided to shift the public holiday to July 8 to emphasise the importance of the Islamic New Year.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Government has also declared Monday, July 8, 2024, as a work-free day in observance of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1446AH.
This announcement was made by the state commissioner for information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who highlighted the significance of Hijrah to the state’s Muslim residents.
“Monday, July 8, 2024, has been declared a work-free day to mark the Hijrah, which signifies Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD,” Oyelade stated.
