The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday June 16, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.
This was made known in a circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Musibau Adetunji Babatunde and made available to newsmen on Monday.
The circular explained that the holiday is to enable their Muslim faithful celebrate the new moon of Muharram 1448 AH, also known as Hijrah.
According to a statement issued by Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, “The Hijrah marks the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622AD, and is considered a significant event in Islamic history.
“As a gesture of respect and solidarity with the Muslim community, we have declared tomorrow, Tuesday, 16th June, 2026, a work-free day in the state.”
The statement urged residents to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and prosperity in the state and country as a whole.
