FG declares June 28, 29 public holidays for Eid-el-Kabir

The federal government has declared Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The development was announced in a statement issued by Oluwatoyin Akinlade, permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, on Monday, June 26.

Akinlade urged Muslims and all Nigerians “to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and our great country, Nigeria”

“The federal government has declared Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29, public holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration,” the statement reads.

“In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace of Allah be upon him), Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians, are enjoined to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and our great country, Nigeria.

“We are hopeful that the prayers and sacrifices that come with this great celebration, as well as the message of Eid-el-Kabir, will bring about peace, unity and progress in Nigeria.”