Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has declared Monday, July 8, 2024 as public holiday to commemorate the new Islamic year, Hijrah 1446.
A statement issued by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Rasheed Aderibigbe, stated that the holiday is to allow Muslims in the state celebrate the new Islamic year.
The Statement added that Governor Ademola Adeleke would preside over a special parade/March session as part of the activities to celebrate the new year.
While wishing Muslims a happy celebration, the governor charged them to use the period to pray for the unity and peaceful development of the state and Nigeria in general.
