Islamic New Year (Hijrah 1445): Kebbi, Oyo declare Wednesday public holiday

Islamic New Year (Hijrah 1445): Kebbi, Oyo declare Wednesday public holiday

The Kebbi State Government, on Tuesday, declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a work free day to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1445 AH.

The state governor, Nasir Idris made the declaration in a statement by the state Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Safiyanu Garba-Babale, on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi.

“This followed the Sultanate’s declaration of Wednesday, July 19, as 1st day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic Year.

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“The public holiday is to enable the Muslim Ummah to celebrate the Islamic New Year,” the statement said.

Similarly, Oyo state governor Seyi Makinde, has also declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445.

Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of the Islamic New Year.

The announcement was made in a circular signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.

While congratulating the Muslim faithful on the commencement of the New Year, the governor enjoined them to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability of the state in particular and the country in general.

Islamic New Year (Hijrah 1445): Kebbi, Oyo declare Wednesday public holiday