To celebrate the start of the new Islamic calendar, 1st Muharam (Hijrah) 1444 AH, the Oyo State Government has proclaimed Monday, August 1, 2022, a holiday.
This development was announced in a circular dated July 29, 2022, signed by Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, Secretary to the State Government, and distributed to the leaders of the legislative, judicial, and numerous Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
“To honor and celebrate the new Islamic Calendar Year of 1st Muharram (Hijrah) 1444 AH, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde (FNSE), has declared Monday, August 1, 2022, as a work-free day in the State,” the circular says.
“His Excellency, the Executive Governor has also enjoined all and sundry to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and progress of the State in particular and the country in general.”