To mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31, 2020 as public holidays.
This development was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah in a statement signed on Tuesday.
The title of the statement was:
‘Federal Government Declares 30 and 31 July, 2020 Public Holidays To Mark Eid-el-Kabir Celebration’.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated Muslim faithfuls and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the occasion, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
Alhaji Aregbesola also said, Muslims should continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country especially as the world is witnessing global health challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic.”
