In honour of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha festival, the Federal Government has announced Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays.
In a statement released Monday on behalf of the Federal Government, Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this announcement.
In addition to congratulating all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the milestone, the minister urged the Ummah to keep up Prophet Ibrahim’s (Peace be upon Him) example of selflessness, obedience, and faith.
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.
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“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.
