Jigawa State Government has declared Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 as a work free day to mark the Hijrah 1445 (Islamic New Year).
This was disclosed in a Statement by the Public Relations Officer, Office of the Head of the Civil Service, Ismaila Ibrahim Dutse, signed by the Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali Kila on behalf of Governor Malam Umar A Namadi.
According to the statement, Governor Namadi urged Civil Servants and residents in the State to use the day to pray for the State and the country at large.
He said, “The period of the Islamic New Year should remind all people of the countless favours bestowed on them by the Almighty God.
“People should 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”.
He also congratulated Muslims around the world on the dawn of the new Islamic year (1445AH).
It will be recalled that the Sultanate Council declared Wednesday as 1st of Muharram 1445H (19th July 2023) due to lack of positive sighting Tuesday night.
