The Federal Government has declared Thursday July 30 and Friday July 31 as public holidays for 2020 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah.
According to the statement, Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion.
“He called on the Muslims to 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,” the statement reads
