Kano Declares September 11, Public Holiday To Mark Islamic New Year

Kano State Declares Public Holiday, September 11

The Kano State government has declared Tuesday Sept. 11 as public holiday to mark the new Islamic year 1440‎ After Hijra (AH).

In a statement signed by the state commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba today, the state Governor Abdullahi Ganduje congratulated the Muslims faithful for witnessing the new year, which commences in the month of Muharram, the first month in the lunar Islamic calendar.

He also urged Muslims to reflect on their deeds and activities during the past year and also to use the occasion to offer prayers for peace and prosperity of the country.

The statement reassured the people of the state government’s determination to work hard towards improving their living standards.

It also called on Nigerians to join hands with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to build a peaceful and harmonious country.