List of States That Have Declared Monday Public Holiday in Nigeria
Several Nigerian states have declared Monday, July 8, 2024, a public holiday in observance of the Islamic New Year.
Our heritage reporter reports that this day marks the beginning of the new lunar Hijri year and is celebrated on the first day of Muharram.
The Islamic New Year is significant for Muslims worldwide as it marks the year of the Hijrah, the migration of Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
The Islamic calendar, which is lunar, is used to determine the dates of religious duties and significant events in the Islamic faith
The governors who have declared this holiday are:
1. Governor Umar Namadi – Jigawa State
2. Governor Nasir Idris – Kebbi State
3. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq – Kwara State
4. Governor Ademola Adeleke – Osun State
5. Governor Seyi Makinde – Oyo State
6. Governor Abba Yusuf – Kano State
Other states are expected to declare the holiday before Monday, so this list will be updated accordingly.
