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1443 AH; SOSG Declares August 10 Public Holiday

By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

Sokoto state government has declared Tuesday, Aug. 10 as a public holiday in commemoration of the Islamic new year 1443,as contained in a release by SA Media to governor Tambuwal.

Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal declared the holiday today after due consultation with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA).

According to the Head of Service of Sokoto state, Mal. Muhammad Abubakar (Mni), Gov. Tambuwal has approved the declaration of the holiday in line with the statement of the Sultanate Council of Sokoto.

He appealed to the Muslim Ummah everywhere in the country to pray for peace, peaceful coexistence and progress everywhere in the country.

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