FG declares June 28, 29 as public holidays for Eid al-Adha

The federal government has declared Wednesday and Thursday, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration.

The development was announced in a statement by Oluwatoyin Akinlade, permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, on Monday.

In the statement, Akinlade urged Muslims and all Nigerians “to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and our great country, Nigeria”.

“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,” the statement reads.

“In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (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”

The permanent secretary added that “we are hopeful that the prayers and sacrifices that come with this great celebration, as well as the message of Eid-el-Kabir, will bring about peace, unity and progress in Nigeria”.

TheCable had reported that Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, has declared June 28 as Eid al-Adha day.