By Rabiu Sanusi
The Kano State Government has declared Tuesday , June 16, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448
This was containing in statement issued by the Commissioner of Information and internal Affairs, Comred Ibrahim Abdullahi waiya where made available to Journalists.
The state read that, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf congratulated the Muslim faithfuls on witnessing the New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
The Governor called on the people of the state and the Muslim Ummah to reflect on their actions over the past year and to use the occasion to offer special prayers for peace, unity and prosperity for the state and the country at large.
He also reassured the people of the state of his administration’s commitment to improving their living standards through dedicated and people-oriented governance.
