The federal government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha.
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, announced the holidays in a statement issued on Monday.
Minister felicitated with all Muslims in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion and urged them to continue to embody the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).
Tunji-Ojo 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 reads.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, the minister urged all Nigerians to join hands with the present administration in its efforts to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation.”
