As Muslims faithful prepare for the 2023 Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, the Federal Government of Nigeria, FG, on Monday, declared the 28 and 29 of June as public holidays.
The official announcement was contained in a statement issued by a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade.
“The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 29th 2023 Public Holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration and heartily felicitates with the Muslim Ummah at home and in the diaspora.
“In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtue of obedience, sacrifice and faith 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,” the statement concluded.
