The Federal Government has declared Monday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 12, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
He congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians on the occasion.
“I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness, and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him), and also to use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity, and the stability of the country, considering the challenges of insecurity we face at the moment,” Aregbesola said.
The minister assured the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is “committed to the security of lives and properties of all Nigerians, empowering the citizens for successful living, the provisions of social investments programmes and adequate security in the schools.”
