Sallah: The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday and Tuesday, June17 and 18, 2024, as public holidays. The days have been slated to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Friday.
The Minister said the two days is to afford Muslims Faithful opportunity to celebrate this year’s Sallah.
The Minister, therefore, used the medium to congratulate the Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.
He, however, urged the Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice. This, he said is as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).
The Minister urged them also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country.
The statement read in parts, “The Minister assured that the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to our children.”
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