The
Sokoto State Government has declared tomorrow as public holiday to
commemorate the start of the Islamic New Year (Muharram 3, 1438 AH).
A statement yesterday by Governor Aminu
Tambuwal’s spokesman Malam Imam Imam congratulated Muslims for
witnessing the Hijra New Year.
It quoted Tambuwal as appealing to the
people of the state to use the occasion of the public holiday to
intensify prayers for the nation.
It urged all citizens to care, love and
protect one another, adding that, Islamic virtues of unity, peace and
honesty, should be promoted by all persons.
Sultan declares Monday 1st Muharram, Sokoto Govt declares Tuesday public holiday
The declaration followed the declaration
of yesterday as the first day of Muharram, 1438 AH by the Sultan of
Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III.
The declaration was contained in a
statement on his behalf in Sokoto by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on
Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto Prof. Sambo Junaidu.
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