Kebbi State Government declares Tuesday, 16 June 2026, a public holiday to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year (1448 AH). The announcement is approved by Governor Nasir Idris and communicated through official government statements and circulars issued by the Ministry of Establishment, Pension and Training and related establishment offices.
The notices say the holiday is intended to allow residents to observe the new Islamic year and related religious activities. The information is released in Birnin Kebbi and signed or conveyed by senior officials in the establishment directorate, including the Permanent Secretary. One of the reports also notes that residents are urged to use the occasion for prayers, including for peace.
Across the reports, the date and purpose of the holiday are consistent: Tuesday, 16 June 2026, is set aside as a public holiday for Islamic New Year 1448 AH, with the governor’s approval and government circulars serving as the basis for the declaration.
