Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares Friday and Monday as Public Holidays
Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares Friday and Monday as Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in an official statement issued on behalf of the government.
The minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the occasion, urging the Ummah to continue to embody the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).
Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians to use the Eid period to pray for the peace, unity, and prosperity of the country.
“The minister assured Nigerians, that the people-oriented reforms and initiatives carried out, in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, is to restore Nigeria on the path of progress.
The statement further noted that while wishing the Muslim Ummah a joyful Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the minister called on all Nigerians to support the current administration’s efforts to restore Nigeria’s greatness.
