Kano State declares a public holiday for the Islamic New Year 1446 AH, urging citizens to reflect, engage in community service, and pray for peace and progress. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Government has announced that Monday will be observed as a public holiday to celebrate the beginning of the new Islamic calendar … Read more
Several Governors in Nigeria have officially declared Monday, July 8, a public holiday to celebrate the beginning of the new Islamic year, 1st Muharram 1446 AH. Eko Hot Blog reports that Muharram marks the first lunar month in the Islamic calendar. Hence, Muslims observe the first day of the Islamic year on the first day … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano, Oyo, Kwara and Osun states governments have declared Wednesday (today), a work-free day to mark the beginning of the 1445 Islamic (Hijrah) New Year. A statement by the Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Dantiye, on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf, said the governor enjoined residents of the … Read more
Another governor has declared Monday as a public holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jigawa State Governor, Badaru Abubakar, has declared Monday, August 9, 2021, as a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year — Hijrah 1443 AH This was made known via a statement by the Jigawa State Head of Civil Service, Alhaji … Read more
Governor Oyetola of Osun State has declared Monday as a public holiday in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has declared Monday, August 9, 2021, as a public holiday. Governor Oyetola, EKO HOT BLOG reports, declared Monday as a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year — Hijrah … Read more
Government has declared August 12 as a public holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared Thursday, August 12 as a public holiday for the Islamic New Year (Hijri 1443). The UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) made this known via its official Twitter handle on Wednesday. The … Read more