The governor of Kebbi state, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, has declared Wednesday 19th July, 2023 public holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic Calendar, 1st Muharram, 1445AH.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Kebbi state, Alhaji Safiyanu Garba Bena and made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.
Comrade Nasir Idris congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the advent of the new Islamic Calendar, urging Muslims to sustain fervent prayers for peace, security and prosperity of Kebbi state and the nation as a whole.