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
Sokoto State in Nigeria will observe a public holiday on Tuesday, June 16, to mark the commencement of the Islamic new year, 1448AH. The declaration was made by the Sokoto State Government following the Sultan of Sokoto's announcement of the date. Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, who also serves as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), officially dec…
Osun declares Wednesday public holiday for Islamic new year
The Osun State Government has announced a public holiday on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to celebrate the Islamic New Year, Hijira 1448 AH. The declaration, made by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ras…
Islamic year: States declare public holiday
Governors across Nigeria have declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. The holiday aims to allow Muslims to reflect on the…
Yobe declares Tuesday public holiday for Islamic New Year
The Yobe State Government in Nigeria has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH. The announcement, approved by Governor Mai …