Kano State Government on Tuesday declared Wednesday, July 19, work – free, to mark the beginning of the 1445 Islamic (Hijrah) new year.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir -Yusuf.
The governor, who congratulated Muslims around the world on the new Islamic year, enjoined the civil servants and other people in the state to pray for peace and tranquility, as well as economic development of the state and the country at large.
He also called on the people to live their lives based on the teachings of Islam.
The governor urged them to practise the virtues of kindness, love and tolerance as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
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