wThe Federal Government had declared June 28 and 29 as public holidays in order to commemorate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebrations. This is according to a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade.
The statement enjoined Muslims and all Nigerians “to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and Nigeria. Akinlade in the statement expressed hope that the prayers and sacrifices of the season will restore the much-desired peace and unity in the country’s desire.
The statement reads, “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. 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.’’
