Borno declares Monday public holiday for Islamic New Year      The Borno State Government has announced that Monday, July 8, 2024, will be observed as a public holiday in honor of the Islamic New Year, which begins on the first day of the month of Muharram. This declaration was made by the acting Governor, Umar Kadafur, in a statement released on Saturday. Kadafur explained that the holiday aims to provide the Muslim community with an opportunity to reflect on the significance of Hijrah and to celebrate the New Year...