The Jigawa State government has announced Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).
This follows the federal government’s declaration on Friday, September 13, 2024, designating Monday, September 16th, as a public holiday for the same occasion.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by Muhammad K. Dagaceri, the Head of the Civil Service for Jigawa State, and was provided to the media by his Public Relations Officer, Comrade Samaila Ibrahim Dutse.
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“I write to inform you that the Government has declared 14th R/Awwal, 1446AH (17th September 2024) as a work free day to celebrate the Birthday (Maulud Nabiy) of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).
“Jigawa State Government is congratulating all Muslim faithful in Jigawa State and the country at large for this year’s occasion, and we do hope it will be used for sober reflection and strengthen adherence to the teaching and virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) embodied upon service to Allah and Humanity.”
Dagaceri urged state workers to use the holiday for prayers to Allah (S.W.A), seeking His protection and guidance for their leaders, and for peace and progress both in the state and across the country.
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