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Nigeria Declares Wednesday and Thursday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Kabir

Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared Wednesday June 28 and Thursday June 29, 2023 as public holidays for the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, while stating that the declaration is in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, said: “In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibraheem (Peace of Allah be upon him), Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians are enjoined to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and our great country, Nigeria.”

She added that: “We are hopeful that the prayers and sacrifices that come with this great celebration as well as the message of Eid-el-Kabir will bring about peace, unity and progress in Nigeria.”

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

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