The Zamfara State Government has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 After Hijrah (AH).
In a statement released on Thursday, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Hon. Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, said the decision was approved by Governor Dauda Lawal to allow Muslim faithful and residents to observe the occasion with prayers and reflection.
“The approval by His Excellency is in line with Zamfara’s tradition of honouring key Islamic events,” the statement said.
Governor Lawal congratulated the Muslim community on the New Year and called on all residents to use the opportunity to offer prayers for lasting peace and progress in Zamfara and across Nigeria—especially given the prevailing security challenges in the region.
“His Excellency extends his heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim community and encourages citizens to continue praying for the restoration of peace, progress, and harmony in Zamfara State and Nigeria at large—especially in light of ongoing security challenges,” the statement read.
The government also wished the people of the state a spiritually rewarding and peaceful Islamic New Year.
