Osun declares Friday public holiday to mark Hijrah 1444 AH.

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

Osun State government has declared Friday 29th, July, as public holiday in commemoration of the commencement of the new Islamic year Muharram 1444 AH.

This was contained in a statement by Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Olalekan Badmus in Osogbo on Thursday.

Badmus, who is also the Supervising Commissioner for the Ministry of Home Affairs urged the Muslim faithful and the people of Osun State to use the holiday in supplications and prayers for the continued peace and progress of the State under the leadership of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

The commissioner equally enjoined all Muslims in the State not only to celebrate Hijrah but engage in spiritual soul searching in line with the essence of the occasion as exemplified by the virtues of the holy prophet Muhammad, while on earth.

Badmus on behalf of the state government similarly sought for continued support and cooperation of the entire citizens of the State for the Oyetola’s administration as it increases its drive towards delivering the much sought dividends of good governance and democracy to the people.