New Islamic Year: Kebbi Govt. declares Monday, July 8, public holiday
In a signed press release by Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor; The Kebbi State Government has declared Monday, July 8, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the 1446 New Islamic Year. This message was disclosed on Thursday Hon. Auwal Manu Dogondaji, Hon. Commissioner for Establishment. The holiday was shifted from Sunday, July 7 (1st of Muharram) to Monday to enable Muslims in the state to celebrate the occasion. The State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, extended congratulations to Muslims worldwide and urged them to pray for leaders to address the country's challenges.
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