The Osun Government has declared Monday Aug. 22 a public holiday to mark the annual Isese Day. The Isese Day, or Traditional Worshipers’ Day, is the celebration of the peak of festivities among adherents of traditional religion, which is also known as, “Odun Nla’’.

A statement by Mr Semiu Okanlawon, the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Governor’s Office, Osogbo, said, “The Osun Government wishes to announce that Monday, Aug. 22 is hereby declared a public holiday.The holiday is in recognition of the annual Isese Day, which allows the adherents of traditional religion to come together for the annual celebration.”

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