Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Monday, July 11 and Tuesday 12, 2022, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

A statement from the Ministry of Interior signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore said the declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on behalf of the Federal Government.

Aregbesola congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion and urged them to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

He encouraged Muslim faithful to also use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of Nigeria, considering the challenges of insecurity.