The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29, 2023, as public holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations
This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on Tuesday in Abuja.
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Akinlade, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, heartily felicitates with the Muslim Ummah, both in the country and in the diaspora, wishing them a happy celebration.
“In the spirit of this special occasion, that we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Allah’s blessings upon him), Muslims and indeed all Nigerians are enjoined to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and Nigeria at large,” Akinlade said.
She expressed the hope that the prayers and sacrifices that come with the celebration and message of Eid-el-Kabir would bring about peace, unity and progress to the country.
