The Yobe State Government has declared Tuesday as public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448AH.
The announcement followed approval from Governor Mai Mala Buni, in acknowledgement of the importance of the Islamic calendar and the state’s longstanding practice of observing the start of the Hijrah year.
This was contained in a circular issued on Monday and signed by the Head of Service, Abdullahi Shehu.
According to the circular, the holiday is intended to allow workers and residents across the state to observe the first day of Muharram, which marks the start of the Islamic New Year.
“His Excellency Mai Mala Buni has graciously approved the declaration of Tuesday, 16th June, 2026 (1st Muharram, 1448AH), as a public holiday across the state to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic New Year,” the circular stated.
The state government further instructed all civil servants, public institutions, and other organisations to adhere strictly to
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