The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29 as public holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade in Abuja.
Akinlade, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, heartily felicitated with the Muslim Ummah.
“In the spirit of this special occasion that we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice, and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim, Muslims and indeed all Nigerians are enjoined to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and Nigeria at large,” she said in the statement.
The Permanent Secretary expressed hope that the prayers and sacrifices that come with the celebration and message of Eid-el-Kabir would bring about peace, unity, and progress in the country.
She wished all Muslim Ummah a happy celebration.
