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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Sokoto State Government on Friday declared Monday, August 1, as a work-free day to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year.<\/p>\n

Governor Aminu Tambuwal made the declaration in a statement he personally signed in Sokoto.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter due consultation with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa\u2019ad Abubakar, on the citing of the new moon which heralds the new Islamic month and year today, I hereby declare Monday, August 1, 2022, as a work-free day,\u201d Tambuwal said.<\/p>\n

\u201cConsequently, I enjoin our brethren to use the occasion as a moment of solemn reflection, charity and prayer for peace, prosperity and good governance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tambuwal urged residents to bear in mind the divine lessons of the month as one of the four sacred months of the year when warfare is forbidden.<\/p>\n

He urged the people to eschew bitterness, rancour, restiveness and wanton violence.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Sokoto State Government on Friday declared Monday, August 1, as a work-free day to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year. 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