The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th June 2023 as Public Holidays. This according to the government is to celebrate this year’s Eid El Kabir.

According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the government urged all Muslims in the country who will be celebrating to imbibe the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith of the holy Prophet, Ibraheem (Peace be unto him) have been enjoined to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our country, Nigeria.
The statement extends government’s hope 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.