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Osun govt declares Wednesday work-free day to mark Islamic New Year
The Osun State Government has declared Wednesday a public holiday across the state in commemoration of Hijira 1448AH, the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Rasheed Aderibigbe, and obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday.
Aderibigbe said the celebration marks the start of the new Islamic calendar year and is of great significance to the Muslim faithful.
He noted that the state government recognised the spiritual importance of the occasion and urged residents to use the period to pray for peace, progress and continued development in Osun State and Nigeria as a whole.
The commissioner also encouraged Muslims to reflect on the lessons of the Hijrah and uphold values that promote unity, tolerance and harmonious coexistence in society.
According to him, the public holiday will enable Muslim faithful to celebrate the occasion and participate in religious activities marking the Islamic New Year.
“Osun State Government is pleased to announce that Wednesday 17th June, 2026 will be observed as a Public Holiday to commemorate Hijira 1448AH.
“This celebration marks the beginning of Islamic New Year.
“Consequently, on behalf of Osun State Government, I extend warm
greetings to our Muslim Brothers and Sisters as we celebrate Hijira 1448AH.
“May this occasion bring peace, prosperity and unity to our great State,” the statement read partly.
The government also encouraged residents to shun rancour and joyfully participate in the festivities and celebrations promoting unity and togetherness.
The statement further read, “However, residents are encouraged to shun rancor and disharmony and joyfully participate in festivities and celebrations promoting unity and togetherness.”
The Islamic year 1448 AH begins on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, following the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon.
This lunar year spans from June 16, 2026, to approximately June 5, 2027 on the Gregorian calendar.
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