Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared Monday, July 8, 2024, a work-free day to commemorate the first day of the Islamic Calendar, Al-Muharram. The declaration of the holiday is in recognition of the significance of the Islamic calendar and the beginning of a new year. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Affairs, Mukhtar Gidado, said, “The gesture underscores the administration’s respect for the religious and cultural values of our Muslim community, offering an opportunity for reflection, prayer, and celebration. “The government acknowledge…