The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, announced this in a statement on Friday.
He said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, and congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.
“He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country,” the statement read.
“The Minister assured that the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to our children.”
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, had earlier declared Sunday, June 16, as Eid-el-Kabir day after affirming that Friday is the first day of Dhul Hijjah.
Sultan made the disclosure in a statement by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Sambo Junaid, in Sokoto State.
The monarch urged the Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country. He also wished all Muslims a Happy Eid-El-Kabir.
