JUST IN: FG DECLARES MONDAY, TUESDAY AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR EID-UL-ADHA
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To celebrate this year’s Eid-ui-Adha, the Federal Government has designated Monday and Tuesday as public holidays.
This was revealed in a statement released on Friday by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior.
He stated that on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement and congratulated the whole Muslim Ummah on this moment, both at home and abroad.
“He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country,” the statement read.
“The Minister assured that the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to our children.”
After reiterating that Friday is the first day of Dhul Hijjah, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, announced Sunday, June 16, to be Eid-el-Kabir day on June 7.
This was revealed by the Sultan in a declaration made to the Sultanate Council in Sokoto State by Sambo Junaid, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs.
“His Eminence, the Sultan felicitates with Nigeria’s Muslim Ummah and wishes them Allah’s guidance and blessings.
“The Sultan, while urging the Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country also wishes all Muslims a Happy Eid-El-Kabir. May Allah (SWT) accept our religious deeds, amen”, the Sultanate council said in the statement.
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