The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, and Thursday, as public holidays for Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, said the declaration is in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Akinlade said in the spirit of the 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.
She hoped 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.