File photo: Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.
Osun State Government has announced that Wednesday will be observed as a public holiday in the state to commemorate Hijira 1448AH.
The was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Rasheed Aderibigbe, obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday.
Aderibigbe explained that the celebration marks the beginning of 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.
