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Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

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THE Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
In a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday, June 2, Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the occasion, urging the Ummah to continue to embody the spirit of sacrifice, obedience and faith, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim.
Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to use the Eid period to pray for the peace, unity and prosperity of the country, assuring Nigerians that the people-oriented reforms and initiatives carried out, in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, is to restore Nigeria on the path of progress.
He wished the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, urging Nigerians to join hands with the present administration in its efforts to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation.

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