The Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, announced that Monday and Tuesday will be observed as public holidays for this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration, as declared by Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, on behalf of the Federal Government.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended congratulations to all Muslim Ummah, both domestic and international. He urged them to embrace the values of peace, kindness, and sacrifice embodied by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him), and encouraged them to pray for the unity, prosperity, and stability of the nation during this period.

The Minister affirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s administration to protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians. “While extending Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the Muslim Ummah,” the Minister advised Nigerians to actively contribute to building a prosperous Nigeria for future generations. On June 7, Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar declared Sunday, June 16, as Eid-el-Kabir day, confirming Friday as the first day of Dhul Hijjah.

The Sultan’s announcement was conveyed by Sambo Junaid, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Sokoto State. His Eminence, the Sultan, extends heartfelt wishes to Nigeria’s Muslim Ummah, praying for Allah’s guidance and blessings.

“The Sultan urges continued prayers for peace, progress, and development in the country, and extends best wishes for a joyous Eid-El-Kabir to all Muslims,” stated the Sultanate council.