Oyo State announces that Tuesday, June 16, 2026, will be a work-free day to mark the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. The state government frames the holiday as a commemoration of the Hijrah, which records Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622AD. In related statements reported by multiple outlets, Governor Seyi Makinde and the Oyo State government extend congratulations to the Muslim community in Oyo and across Nigeria. The government also calls on residents to use the occasion for reflection and prayers, and to promote peace and unity. Nigerian Eye’s report notes that the declaration includes the same emphasis on solidarity and respect for the Muslim community, while Vanguard and The Punch both report that the day is declared work-free across the state. The outlets present the move as part of broader recognition of the new Islamic year by states through public holidays, highlighting the role of religious and cultural observances in encouraging community cohesion.