Ed-el-Maulud: Jigawa declares Thursday public holiday
The Jigawa government has declared Thursday a public holiday to mark the Eid-el-Maulud.
The office of the head of civil service made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday.
The Jigawa head of service, Muhammad Dagaceri, said Governor Umar Namadi approved the holiday.
“I write to inform you that government has declared 12th R/Awwal, 1445AH (28th September, 2023) as work-free day to celebrate the Birthday (Maulud Nabiy) of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW),” said the statement.
Mr Dagaceri urged workers and Muslims in Jigawa to be tolerant and prayerful for peace, tranquillity and development. He also called on residents to use the period to pray for God’s protection and guidance for leaders in steering the affairs of the state and the nation.
Eid-el-Maulud is celebrated every 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabiul Auwal to mark the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
(NAN)
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