FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani.
According to the statement, the declaration underscores the Federal Government’s recognition of the spiritual significance of the festival to millions of Muslims in Nigeria and across the world.
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Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslim faithful at home and in the diaspora on the occasion, describing Eid-ul-Adha as a festival that symbolises sacrifice, obedience to God, compassion, and devotion.
He urged Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the continued peace, security, unity, and prosperity of the country.
“The Federal Government urges all Nigerians to use this period for prayer and sober reflection, asking for divine guidance upon the country as it continues its pursuit of peace, security and prosperity for every citizen,” the statement read.
The minister also called on citizens to embrace the values of brotherhood, peaceful coexistence, and national unity during the celebrations.
The Federal Government further wished Muslims across the country a peaceful, joyous, and spiritually rewarding Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
By PRNigeria
