As the Muslim community marks the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1446 AH, governors have called on the faithful to pray for unity and peace in the country.
Borno and Bauch states, on Sunday, declared today a work-free day, to celebrate the Islamic New Year, joining Oyo, Osun, Kebbi, Jigawa, Kano, and Kwara, among others.
The Islamic calendar consists of 12 months similar to the Gregorian calendar, but has 354 to 355 days, unlike the 365…
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