The Kano state government has declared Thursday, August 20, as public holiday to mark the new Islamic year 1442 AH.
A statement posted on the official website of the state government on Wednesday, August 19, indicates that Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje urged Muslims in the state to use the occasion for sober reflection.
The Kano state governor also wants the Muslim faithful to offer prayers for continued peace, prosperity, and general development of the state.
Ganduje declares Thursday, August 20 public holiday in Kano to mark Islamic year.
Also, Governor Ganduje prayed for Allah’s intervention over the current economic hardship being experienced by the people and the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic as well as a new year full of happiness and prosperity.
He called on the citizenry to always fear Allah in all their dealings, be tolerant, and live peacefully with one another as always preached by Islam. Governor Ganduje gave assurance of his administration’s commitment to the improvement of their well-being and general development of Kano state.
Meanwhile, Governor Ganduje has been urged to sign the death sentence of Aminu Sharif, a 22-year-old singer, sentenced to death by hanging over alleged blasphemy.
The plea was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 18, by Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) through its secretary-general, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmed.
