Islamic New Year: Jigawa Declares Monday Work-free Day.

By Mohammed Abubakar Dutse

The Jigawa state government has declared Monday, 1st August, 2022 as a work free-day to mark the Hijrah 1444 (Islamic New Year), which came into effect on Saturday.

In a statement, the state Head of Service, Hussaini Ali Kila quoted Governor Badaru Abubakar as calling on civil servants and residents of 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.

According to the statement, “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).