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Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerian govt declares Friday, Monday public holidays

The Federal Government has announced that Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, will be public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.

This was disclosed on Monday, by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement.

The minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the occasion, urging the Ummah to continue to embody the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).

Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians to use the Eid period to pray for the peace, unity, and prosperity of the country.

“The minister assured Nigerians, that the people-oriented reforms and initiatives carried out, in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, is to restore Nigeria on the path of progress.

“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, the minister urged all Nigerians to join hands with the present administration in its efforts to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation,” the statement added.

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