ZANZIBAR, June 15 -- THE President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a public holiday in Zanzibar to mark and celebrate the Islamic New Year 1448 Hijri.

The announcement was made on June 15, 2026, at State House Zanzibar as part of the governments decision to recognize the Islamic New Year as one of the important national observances in Zanzibar.

In his statement, President Mwinyi said the holiday would provide an opportunity for citizens, particularly Muslims, to welcome the new year through prayers, worship, and acts of goodwill, while asking Almighty God to continue blessing Zanzibar and Tanzania with peace, unity, and prosperity.

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