Oyo declares tomorrow as public holiday for Hijrah 1443

By Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan

Oyo State Government has announced tomorrow as public holiday, to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, 1st muharram (Hijrah) 1443 AH.

This is contained in a circular from the Office of the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, made available to reporters in Ibadan at the weekend.

The circular dated August 6, titled: “Declaration of work-free day to mark Hijrah 1443 AH”, was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun.

According to the circular; Governor Seyi Makinde enjoined all and sundry to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability of the state in particular and the country in general.