THE Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, confirmed this in a statement today.
He stated that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, issued the statement on behalf of the Federal Government and congratulated the whole Muslim Ummah, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the occasion.
“He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country,” the statement read.
“The Minister assured that the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to our children.”
On June 7, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, announced Sunday, June 16, as Eid-el-Kabir day, confirming that today is the first day of Dhul Hijjah.
Sultan revealed this in a statement issued by Sambo Junaid, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council in Sokoto State.
“His Eminence, the Sultan felicitates with Nigeria’s Muslim Ummah and wishes them Allah’s guidance and blessings.
“The Sultan, while urging the Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country also wishes all Muslims a Happy Eid-El-Kabir. May Allah (SWT) accept our religious deeds, amen”, the Sultanate council said in the statement.
