Islamic new year: Kano declares public holiday on Thursday

In observance of 1447 Islamic New Year, the Kano State Government has declared a public holiday on Thursday.…

This is contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday.

The state governor, Abba Yusuf, congratulated the Muslim faithful on witnessing the New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

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Yusuf called on the people of the state and the Muslim Ummah “to reflect on their actions over the past year and to use the occasion to offer prayers for peace, unity, and prosperity in the state and the country at large.”

He also reassured the people of the state of his administration’s commitment to improving their living standards “through dedicated and people-oriented governance.”