Hijrah 1445: Makinde declares Wednesday public holiday

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

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THE Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445.

Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of the Islamic New Year.

According to the circular signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Segun Ogunwuyi, the governor congratulated the Muslim faithful on the commencement of the New Year and enjoined them to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability of the state in particular and the country in general.

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