The Federal Government has declared Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 as a public holiday to mark the Eid-el-Kabir festival.
This information comes through a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr..Aishetu Ndayako, on Friday in Abuja.
The Per Sec stated that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslims for the festival.
Tunji-Ojo them to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).
Tunji-Ojo also urged them to use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of the country.
The Minister said that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.
While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy celebration, the Minister advised all “Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to our children.”
