Nigeria: Hijrah - Oyo Government Declares June 16 Work-Free Day
- The Oyo State Government declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a work-free day to commemorate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1448AH, demonstrating respect and solidarity with the Muslim community.
- Commissioner for Information Prince Dotun Oyelade signed the announcement, noting the Hijrah marks the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622AD, a significant Islamic historical event.
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across Nigeria, urging residents to use the occasion to offer prayers for continued peace, unity, and prosperity.
- Oyelade encouraged collective prayers for well-being and renewed unity, stating, "The Hijrah is a time for reflection, prayer, and community spirit." Residents are urged to reflect on shared values.
- Makinde also urged all residents to remain vigilant and security-conscious during celebrations, charging them to promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to security agencies via the state's emergency number, 615.
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Hijrah 1448H: Oyo Govt declares Tuesday work free day
The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1448AH. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan by the state commissioner for information and civic orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade. According to Oyelade, the state government recognises the importance of the Hijrah in the lives of our Muslim brothers and sisters. ‘Hijrah marks the migration of th…
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