Eid-el-Kabir: F.G declares Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays

By: News Peddlers 

Muslims praying [Photo credit:  BBC]

The Nigerian federal government has declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29 as public holidays to commemorate this year's Eid-el-Kabir.

In a statement issued on Monday, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Interior, expressed hope, peace, and unity in the country.

"In commemoration of this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the federal government has declared Wednesday, June 28th, and Thursday, June 29th, 2023 Public Holidays and heartily felicitates with the Muslim Ummah at home and in the diaspora."

'He urged Nigerians to "make sacrifices for the development and growth 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.