June 26, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29, as public holiday, in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
“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.
“In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibraheem (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.
“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”, she stated.
The permanent secretary also expressed hope that the prayers and sacrifices of the season will bring about peace, unity, and progress in Nigeria.
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