The Jigawa State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.
The declaration was announced in a statement issued by the State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, and signed by the Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service, Isma’ila Ibrahim Dutse.
According to the statement, the work-free day is intended to enable civil servants and other residents of the state to participate in activities marking the Islamic New Year and to reflect on its spiritual significance.
Dagaceri urged workers and the general public to use the occasion to offer prayers for lasting peace, unity, and prosperity in Jigawa State.
He also called on citizens to uphold the teachings of Islam and emulate the exemplary character and practices of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
The government further appealed to residents to remain law-abiding and avoid actions capable of undermining the prevailing peace and harmony across the state.
The state government expressed hope that the new Islamic year would usher in renewed commitment to moral values, peaceful coexistence, and collective progress among the people of Jigawa.