Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Others Declare Monday Public Holiday – Here’s Why
Several Governors in Nigeria have officially declared Monday, July 8, a public holiday to celebrate the beginning of the new Islamic year, 1st Muharram 1446 AH. Eko Hot Blog reports that Muharram marks the first lunar month in the Islamic calendar. Hence, Muslims observe the first day of the Islamic year on the first day … Read more