By Anwar Usman
The Kano State Government has announced Thursday as public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH.
This is contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, which was made available to journalists on Wednesday.
The state governor, Abba Yusuf, congratulated the Muslim faithful on witnessing the New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
The governor called on the people of the state and the entire Muslim Ummah to reflect on their actions over the past year and to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, and prosperity in the state and the country at large.
He also assured the people of the state of his administration’s commitment to improving their living standards through dedicated and people-oriented governance.