Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday June 16, 2026, a public holiday to celebrate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.
The declaration was approved by the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, and announced in a statement issued on Monday June 15, in Birnin Kebbi, by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Hajiya Hafsat Tune.
According to the statement, the holiday is to enable public servants of the state to celebrate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.
The statement further stated that government offices will remain closed on Tuesday, while normal official activities will resume on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
The state government urged the citizens to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and the continued development of the state and the country at large.
Governor Idris, while congratulating Muslim faithful on the occasion of the new Islamic year, called on them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, tolerance and devotion associated with the Hijrah.