Hijrah: Adeleke declares Wednesday public holiday

By Shina AbubakarOsun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the declaration of Wednesday, June 17, as a public holiday to mark the commencement of 1448 Hijrah.In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Rasheed Aderibigbe, on Monday, said the decision will allow Muslims to join in marking the beginning of the new Islamic year.It reads further, “Osun State Government is pleased to announce that Wednesday, 17th June, 2026 will be observed as a Public Holiday to commemo