The Federal Government has announced Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha festivities.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in an official statement on behalf of the Federal Government.
The Minister extended his congratulations to all Muslims across Nigeria and in the Diaspora, encouraging the Ummah to uphold the values of sacrifice, obedience, and faith exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).
Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians to use the Eid period to pray for the peace, unity, and prosperity of the country.
“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.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, the minister urged all Nigerians to join hands with the present administration in its efforts to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation,” the statement added.