Osun State Government declares Wednesday, 17 June 2026, as a public holiday to mark Hijrah 1448AH and the Islamic New Year. Multiple outlets report that the announcement is made by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Aderibigbe Kayode Rasheed, through a statement released to journalists in Osogbo on Tuesday. The government says the holiday is observed statewide in line with the start of the Islamic year and extends greetings to Muslim residents.
Reports also note that the Islamic year 1448AH begins on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, following the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon. While some coverage focuses specifically on Osun’s decision, another report indicates that several other Nigerian states also declare public holidays around the same period to observe Hijrah 1448AH, with variations in the specific dates chosen.
Osun’s announcement includes calls for residents to celebrate and promote peace and unity, and to avoid activities that could cause disorder.
