Nigeria States Mark Islamic New Year
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Several Nigerian states, including Sokoto, Osun, and Yobe, have declared public holidays to commemorate the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448 AH. The Sultan of Sokoto declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as the first day of Muharram. The holidays aim to allow citizens to celebrate the new Islamic year.
Sultan declares Tuesday Islamic new year, Sokoto announces public holiday
- The Sultan of Sokoto declared Tuesday, June 16, as the first day of Muharram 1448AH, marking the start of the Islamic new year. - The Sokoto State Government declared Tuesday a public holiday to allow Muslims to celebrate the occasion. - Governor Ahmed Aliyu urged prayers for peace and an end to insecurity, emphasizing that national security is a collective responsibility.
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 an…
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 …