Islamic New Year Holiday
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Several Nigerian states, including Osun, Yobe, and Kwara, have declared a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year, Hijira 1448 AH. The holiday marks the beginning of the new Islamic calendar year.
Osun declares Wednesday public holiday for Islamic new year
- Osun State in Nigeria has declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year, Hijira 1448 AH. - The holiday aims to mark the beginning of the Islamic calendar and foster peace, prosperity, and unity within the state. - Residents are encouraged to participate in festivities that promote togetherness and shun rancor.
Islamic year: States declare public holiday
- Several Nigerian state governments have declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark the start of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. - Governors urged residents to pray for peace, uni…
Yobe declares Tuesday public holiday for Islamic New Year
- Yobe State in Nigeria has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year (1448 AH). - Governor Mai Mala Buni approved the holiday to acknowledge the …
Islamic New Year: Kwara declares Tuesday public holiday
- Kwara State government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to mark the 1448 Islamic New Year (Hijrah). - The holiday commemorates the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and the migration of P…