FG Declares Eid-ul-Adha Public Holidays

 

The Federal Government has announced Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.

This declaration was made known by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, in a statement released on Friday.

According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, conveyed the government’s decision and extended felicitations to the Muslim Ummah both within Nigeria and abroad.

“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 stability of our country,” the statement read.

Continuing, Dr. Tunji-Ojo reassured Nigerians of the administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property across the nation.

In his advisory message, the Minister urged all Nigerians to uphold responsibility in their actions and contribute towards building a prosperous Nigeria for future generations.

Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, June 16, as Eid-el-Kabir day, following the affirmation that Friday marks the first day of Dhul Hijjah.

This announcement was made in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Sambo Junaid, in Sokoto State.

“His Eminence, the Sultan felicitates with Nigeria’s Muslim Ummah and wishes them Allah’s guidance and blessings,” the statement conveyed.

The Sultan emphasized the importance of prayer for peace, progress, and development in Nigeria, extending warm wishes to all Muslims for a joyful Eid-El-Kabir celebration.