Eid-El-Kabir: FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays
In commemoration of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration, the federal government, through the Ministry of Interior, has declared Monday, 17 June 2024, and Tuesday, 18 June 2024, as public holidays.
According to a statement by Aishetu Ndayako, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Friday, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, congratulated the Muslim faithful at home and abroad on the celebration.
The statement added that the minister also urged the Muslim faithful to continue demonstrating the spirit of peace, kindness, and sacrifice exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim while appealing to them to continue praying for Nigeria’s peace and stability.
The statement reads, “The minister reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.”
“He further enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to support, cooperate, and join hands with the president in his sustained efforts to diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of the nation’s economic recovery.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to the nation’s children.”
