Oyo Declares June 16 Work-Free Day to Mark Hijrah 1448AH
The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a work-free day to commemorate the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who said the decision reflects the government's recognition of the significance of the Hijrah to the Muslim community. According to the statement, the Hijrah marks the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD, an event regarded as a defining […]