Eid-el-Kabir : FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays
The federal government of Nigeria has announced Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29, as public holidays to mark the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Interior, made this known in a statement on Monday and further expressed hope, peace and unity in the country.
“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”.
He encouraged Nigerians “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.”
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