The Government Jigawa State has declared Monday, 1st August, 2022 as a free working day to mark the Hijrah 1444 (Islamic New Calender Year).
This was contained in a Statement signed by the Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali Kila on behalf of the Jigawa state Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubukar, the Governor urged Civil Servants and residents in the State to use the day to pray for the State and the country at large for God’s intervention to salvage the nation from the lingering security challenges.
In his words; “The period of the Islamic New Year should remind people of the countless favours bestowed on them by the Almighty God”.
“As such, people should also intensify prayers for those affected by floods in some part of the state that had lost their lives and many others who lost their homes and Personal Properties.
“People should also use this 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,” he said.
According to the statement, the Governor also congratulated Muslims around the world on the dawn of the new Islamic year (1444AH).
It will be recalled that the Sultanate Council Declared Saturday as 1st of MUHARRAM 1444H (30th July 2022) due to lack of positive sighting Yesterday Night Thursday.
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