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Sokoto State
Government has declared today, October 4, which is equivalent to Muharram 3,
1438 AH, as public holiday to commemorate the start of the Islamic New Year.
A statement issued yesterday by the Media Aide to Governor,
Malam Imam Imam, said Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal congratulated Nigerian
Muslims for witnessing the Hijra New Year and appealed to them to use the
occasion of the public holiday to intensify prayers for the state and nation.
It urged all citizens to care, love and protect one another,
adding that Islamic virtues of unity, peace and honesty should be promoted by
all people.
The statement said Sokoto State Government will continue to
implement policies and programmes that will uplift the living standard of all
citizens
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