The Federal Government has announced June 28 and 29 as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Sallah.
Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, announced the proclamation on Monday in Abuja, saying it is in remembrance of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.
“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.
“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,” she stated.
