Osun govt. declares Thursday public holiday for new Islamic year- A public holiday has been declared in Osun - This is to commemorate Hijrah, the beginning of a new Islamic year - Meanwhile, the state government said the holiday was not an approval for large gatherings or unauthorised meetings PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Governor Oyetola's administration in Osun state has declared Thursday, August 20, as public holiday. This is to commemorate Hijrah, the beginning of a new Islamic year – 1442 AH. The government also set the day apart for traditional worshippers to celebrate “Isese Day”. This was contained in separate statements by Funke Egbemode, the Information Commissioner and Mr Obawale Adebisi, the Commissioner For Culture and Tourism, on Wednesday in Osogbo. According to the governmet, the public holiday was declared for Muslim faithful to commemorate the beginning of a new Islamic year – 1442 AH. Recommended for you "Very clean and sharp": Fine Igbo boy who sells suya for a living emerges,... It said it will also afford the Muslim Community in the state the opportunity of celebrating the 2020 Hijrah. Meanwhile, the government said the public holiday was not an approval for large gatherings or unauthorised meetings under any guise. The commissioner said Gov. Gboyega Oyetola felicitated with the Traditional Worshippers Association (TRWASO) for their cooperation and understanding with the state government in the practice of their religion since emergence of the Coronavirus pandemic. Obawale said that in the view of the sensitivity of the COVID-19 in the state, the traditional Worshippers were urged to celebrate the grand finale of the festival at their various temples, devoid of social activities. “We seize this opportunity to remind you not to relent in your prayers for the state to overcome coronavirus. “We also urge you to strictly comply with the state government COVID-19 protocols during and after the celebration. “It is our belief that next year “Isese” festival shall be better celebrated at the exit of the current pandemic,” Obawale said. Recommended for you "You look good": Beautiful lady who is a fish farmer shows off big 'point a... Recall that Legit.ng had reported that Kano state government has declared Thursday, August 20, as public holiday to mark the new Islamic year 1442 AH. A statement posted on the official website of the state government on Wednesday, August 19, indicates that Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje urged Muslims in the state to use the occasion for sober reflection. The Kano state governor also wants the Muslim faithful to offer prayers for continued peace, prosperity and general development of the state. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! In another related report, an Upper Sharia Court in Kano state has sentenced a 13-year-old boy, Umar Farouq to 10 years in prison labour for blasphemy. The boy was convicted on August 10, 2020, by Aliyu Kanu, the same judge who sentenced a musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu to death for blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed. Recommended for you “The audacity”: Nkechi Blessing decides to let go as vendor sends her death... ox Pop: can death penalty end corruption in Nigeria? | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - A public holiday has been declared in Osun - This is to commemorate Hijrah, the beginning of a new Islamic year - Meanwhile, the state government said the holiday was not an approval for large gatherings or unauthorised meetings PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! PAY ATTENTION: