The federal government has declared a two-day public holiday for the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir also known as Sallah. Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29, 2023 has been declared as public holidays.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja said the declaration is in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Akinlade enjoined Muslims and all Nigerians “to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and Nigeria”.
Akinlade in the statement expressed hope that the prayers and sacrifices of the season will restore the much-desired peace and unity in the country’s desire.
“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,” the statement reads.
