By Rafiu Agboola, Osogbo
Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke has declared tomorrow, Wednesday July 19, 2023 as public holiday in commemoration of Hijrah 1445 AH Islamic New Year for all Muslims in the state.
The development was contained in a press statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Mr Mudashiru Oyedeji and made available to journalists in, Osogbo, Osun State capital.
Congratulating Muslim ummah on the celebration of the new Islamic year, governor Adeleke will preside over a special match past on Saturday at Osogbo township stadium by taking a symbolic salute as part of series of activities lined up to mark the new Islamic year.