The Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aishetu Ndayako.
The statement quoted the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and diaspora on the occasion of the year’s Eid-El-Kabir.
He further urged Muslims to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).
The statement also stressed the importance of praying for peace and stability of the country.
“The minister reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.
“He further enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to support, cooperate and join hands with the president in his sustained efforts to diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of the nation’s economic recovery.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to the nation’s children.”
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