The Federal Government has declared a two-day public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the approval of the holiday in a statement on Monday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.
The Permanent Secretary revealed that the holiday would be observed on Friday, 6th June, and Monday, 9th June, 2025.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim faithful both at home and in the diaspora on the occasion.
“He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and also to use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
“The minister assured Nigerians that the people-oriented reforms and initiatives carried out in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are to restore Nigeria on the path of progress.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the minister urged all Nigerians to join hands with the present administration in its efforts to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation,” the statement added.
