By; DAHIRU SULEIMAN, Dutse
Jigawa State Government has declared Monday August 1, 2022 as a work free day to mark the Hijrah 1444 (Islamic New Year).
A statement signed by the Head of the State Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali Kila on behalf of Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubukar, the governor, urged civil servants and residents 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.
“The period of the Islamic New Year should remind all people of the countless favours bestowed on them by the Almighty God” the statement read.
“As such, the people are enjoined to 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 Home and Personal Properties.
“People should also 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,” it said.
According to the statement, the Governor also congratulated Muslims around the world on the dawn of the new Islamic year (1444AH).
It would be recalled that the Sultanate Council Declared Saturday as 1st of MUHARRAM 1444H (30th July 2022) due to lack of positive sighting on Thursday.
