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Hijrah 1448H: Oyo Govt declares Tuesday work free day

Hijrah 1448H: Oyo Govt declares Tuesday work free day

The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1448AH.
This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan by the
state commissioner for information and civic orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
According to Oyelade, the state government recognises the importance of the Hijrah in the lives of our Muslim brothers and sisters.
‘Hijrah marks the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD; it is considered a significant event in Islamic history, and it is a time for reflection, prayer, and community spirit.
“As a gesture of respect and solidarity with the Muslim community, ...

Source: Vanguard News

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