The Federal Authorities has formally declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays throughout Nigeria to commemorate the Muslim competition of Eid-ul-Adha.
This announcement was made in a press assertion issued by the Ministry of Inside on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Authorities.
He prolonged his congratulations to all Muslim trustworthy each inside Nigeria and within the Diaspora as they put together to mark certainly one of Islam’s most sacred festivals.
“The Federal Authorities has declared Friday, sixth, and Monday, ninth June, 2025, as public holidays to mark this 12 months’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Authorities, congratulated all Muslim Ummah each at house and within the Diaspora on this event,” the assertion learn.
The Minister inspired Muslims to replicate on the values of sacrifice and devotion demonstrated by the Prophet Ibrahim.
He urged Nigerians to reap the benefits of the Eid-ul-Adha celebration to hope for peace and prosperity within the nation.
“He referred to as on the Muslim Ummah to proceed to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and religion as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to additionally use the interval to hope for a peaceable and affluent Nigeria,” they said
Dr. Tunji-Ojo additional emphasised the dedication of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reforms that may reposition Nigeria for progress and growth. He famous that the federal government’s people-centered initiatives are a part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda geared toward rebuilding the nation.
