US EditionSallah: Nigerian Govt Declares June 6, 9 Public Holidays
- The Nigerian Federal Government has announced that public holidays will be observed on June 6 and June 9, 2025, in celebration of the Eid-ul-Adha festival.
- Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, announced on the government's behalf the declaration of public holidays in honor of a major Islamic festival.
- Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended his congratulations to Muslims both within Nigeria and abroad, encouraging them to contemplate the principles of devotion, commitment, and trust in God as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim.
- He emphasized the government's commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to national reform and called for prayers for peace and unity.
- These holidays acknowledge the spiritual significance of Eid-ul-Adha while supporting the administration's efforts toward Nigeria's growth and restoring its dignity.
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FG declares June 6 and 9 public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In his message to the Muslim faithful, the Minister congratulated all members of the Muslim Ummah both within Nigeria and in the Diaspora. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to reflect on the values of sacr…
Sallah: Nigerian Govt declares June 6, 9 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. The minister facilitated with all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion. He also charged t…
Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares June 6, 9 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared June 6 and 9 as public holidays to enable Muslim faithful celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on Monday in Abuja. Ajani said that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government made […]
Nigeria Declares June 6 and 9 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Adha
The Federal Government of Nigeria announced on June 2, 2025, that Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, will be observed as public holidays to commemorate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Sallah. The declaration, made by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, aligns with the Islamic lunar calendar, with Eid-ul-Adha falling on June 6-8, marking the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah. The minister congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and the diaspora, urging the…
FG Declares Friday, Monday As Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Adha
The Federal Government has declared Friday 6th and Monday 9th June, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, made the declaration on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The minister, while congratulating the Muslim faithful both at home and in the diaspora on the occasion, calle…
Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerian government declares Friday, Monday public holidays - PENPUSHING
The Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, called on Muslims to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and to use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. The Nigerian government has declared Friday, 6June, 6 and Monday, 9 June,2025 as public holidays to enable Muslim faithful to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, calling on Nigerians to join hands in efforts to restore Nigeria’s glory as a great nation. Pe…
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