Nigeria: Makinde Approves Public Holiday for Hijrah

25 February 2021

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved Hijrah, which signifies the commencement of Islamic New Year, as an annual public holiday for workers in the state.

The decision was in response to numerous demands by the Muslim community in Oyo State that the first day of the Islamic calendar be declared a public holiday.

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