Kwara State government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a work-free day in commemoration of 1447 Hijrah.

This was announced in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Rafiu Ajakaye.

“Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, extends his congratulations to the people of the state, especially the Muslims, on the new Hijrah Year, 1447 AH.

“The governor, meanwhile, has again approved that Thursday, the first day of Muharram 1447, be observed as a statewide holiday in commemoration of the new Islamic calendar,” Ajakaye said.

The governor urged the Muslim community to reflect on the significance of the Hijrah in the life of the community and larger human society.

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He called for renewed commitment to excellent human relations, peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and mutual respect.

“Hijrah teaches personal and collective sacrifice for good causes and abandonment of everything that is antithetical to peace, harmony, and social justice,” the governor added.

AbdulRazaq prayed that the new Hijrah year brings goodness and abundance, peace and increased security, enduring happiness, and renewed faith to all families in Kwara State and Nigeria.

Meanwhile, Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, a work-free day across the state to commemorate the beginning of the new Islamic year, Hijrah 1447AH.

The announcement was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo.

The governor said the day had been set aside to allow Muslims and residents of the state to celebrate the Islamic New Year and reflect on its spiritual significance.

Governor Makinde also urged all residents to use the occasion to pray for continued peace, unity, and prosperity in Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.Green job opportunities

“The Governor enjoins all and sundry to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and prosperity of the state in particular, and the country in general,” the statement read.