The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on Monday through a statement released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.
The minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and abroad and encouraged them to continue living in the spirit of sacrifice and faith, just as Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) did.
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Tunji-Ojo also urged Muslims to use the celebration period to pray for peace and prosperity in Nigeria.
“He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
“The minister assured Nigerians that the people-orientated reforms and initiatives carried out in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are 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.