Multiple Nigerian outlets report that states are declaring public holidays to observe the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. The Punch reports that several states set Tuesday, June 16, 2026 as a public holiday for the occasion. In Osun State, Legit.ng and Nigerian Eye report that the Osun State Government declares June 17, 2026 as a public holiday to commemorate Hijira 1448AH. Nigerian Eye adds that the announcement comes in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs in Osun, Rasheed Aderibigbe, released in Osogbo on Tuesday. The statement says the holiday is meant to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year. Nigerian Eye also notes that the Islamic year 1448 AH begins on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 after the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon, while Osun schedules the public holiday for the following day. Across reports, state governments urge residents to celebrate and promote peace and unity.
Osun and other Nigerian states declare public holidays for Islamic New Year (Hijira 1448AH)
Multiple Nigerian outlets report that states are declaring public holidays to observe the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. The Punch reports that several states set Tuesday, June 16, 2026 as a public...
- Nigerian states declare public holidays to mark the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH.
- The Punch reports that multiple states observe Tuesday, June 16, 2026 as a public holiday for the occasion.
- Osun State Government declares Wednesday, June 17, 2026 as a public holiday for Hijira 1448AH.
- In Osun, the announcement is attributed to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Rasheed Aderibigbe.
- Nigerian Eye reports that the Islamic year 1448AH begins on June 16, 2026 after sighting of the Muharram crescent moon.
Osun State Government declares June 17, 2026, a public holiday for Hijira 1448AH, celebrating the Islamic New Year and promoting peace and unity statewide.
1 hour agoThe Osun State Government has declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a public holiday across the state to commemorate the Islamic New Year, Hijira 1448AH. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Rasheed Aderibigbe, and released in Osogbo on Tuesday. Aderibigbe explained that the holiday marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. “Osun State Government is pleased to announce that Wednesday 17th June, 2026 will be observed as a Public Holiday to commemorate Hijira 1448AH,” the statement read. The Commissioner extended warm greetings to Muslim residents on behalf of the state government. “May this occasion bring peace, prosperity and unity to our great State,” he added. The government urged residents to shun rancour and disharmony, and to participate joyfully in the festivities while promoting unity and togetherness. The Islamic year 1448 AH began on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, following the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon.
1 hour agoOsun State Government announces Wednesday as a public holiday to commemorate Hijira 1448AH, marking the Islamic New Year. Residents are urged to celebrate Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-declares-wednesday-public-holiday-for-islamic-new-year/
1 hour agoSeveral Nigerian states declare Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. Learn more about the celebrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/islamic-year-states-declare-public-holiday/
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