FG Declares June 6 and 9 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

The Federal Government has officially designated Thursday, June 6, and Sunday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

This announcement was made on Monday in Abuja through a statement issued by Mrs. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.

Ajani said that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the Federal Government made the declaration.

Tunji-Ojo called on Muslims to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and to also use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

The minister assured 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 further urged Nigerians to join hands with the present administration in its efforts to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation.

NAN