FG Declares Public Holidays For Eid-El-Kabir

The federal government has declared Wednesday, June 28, 2023, and Thursday, June 29, 2023, as public holidays.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Dr. Oluvatoyin Akinlade disclosed the news in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

Akinlade explained that the two days holiday was a commemoration of the year’s
Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

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The statement read:

“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.”