Home News FG Declares June 17, 18 Public Holidays For Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
News

FG Declares June 17, 18 Public Holidays For Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

354
Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

The Federal Government has announced that Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, will be public holidays in honour of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.

The announcement was made in a statement released on Friday by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aishetu Ndayako.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated all Muslim Ummah within Nigeria and in the diaspora on this auspicious occasion.

He emphasised the importance of embodying the values of peace, kindness, and sacrifice, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him). Tunji-Ojo encouraged the Muslim community to use this period to pray for the nation’s unity, prosperity, and stability.

Furthermore, Tunji-Ojo called on all Muslim faithful and Nigerians to support and cooperate with the president in his ongoing efforts to diversify the economy and accelerate the nation’s economic recovery.

He emphasised the collective responsibility of Nigerians to work towards handing over a prosperous country to future generations.

In his closing remarks, the Minister wished the Muslim Ummah a joyous Eid-el-Kabir celebration and urged all Nigerians to take proactive steps to ensure the nation’s prosperity.

Eid-el-Kabir, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah.

Read more: Paris 2024 Olympics: Quadri Aruna Qualifies for Nigeria in Table Tennis

About The Author

Related Articles

NewsWorld

Denmark Reaffirms Support for Burkina Faso, Strengthens Bilateral Ties

Denmark has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso. Prime Minister Rimtalba...

President Traoré War Independence
News

Support for Burkinabè Captain Traoré Grows Worldwide Amid Anti-Imperialist Struggle

The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has received massive international...

JAMB UTME
News

JAMB Defends 6:30am Reporting Time Despite Safety Concerns and Public Outcry

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has defended its procedures, insisting...

NewsSports

Remo Stars Clinch First League Title in 15 Years

Remo Stars have won their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title...