Islamic year: Jigawa State Government declares Monday work-free

The Jigawa State Government has declared Monday, July 8, 2024, a work-free day to mark the new Islamic Year 1446AH.

This is contained in a statement signed by the state head of civil service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, issued to Newspot by his spokesperson, Ismael Muhammad.

Workers and citizens of the state were advised to pray for continued peace and prosperity, just as the state government urged them to reflect and live their lives based on the teachings of Islam and the practice of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The statement also urged the people to continue to be law-abiding and shun acts that could cause a breach of peace.