Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Federal Govt Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays

27 June 2023
Leadership (Abuja)
By Christiana Nwaogu

The federal government has declared tomorrow and Thursday, June 29, 2023 as public holidays in commemoration of this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

A statement by the permanent secretary, ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja.

Akinlade said, "In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibraheem (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-ei-Kabir will bring about peace, unity and progress in Nigeria," she stated.

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