FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays for Eid-al-Kabir

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 21, as public holidays to mark 2021 Eid-al-Kabir celebration.

A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, stated that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government today in Abuja.

Aregbesola, however, congratulated all Muslim faithful and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion.

“I call on 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, considering the challenges of insecurity we face at the moment.

“These mainly are bandits in the North- West, and North-Central, insurgents in the North- East, kidnappers, armed robbers, ethnic agitators, and sundry criminals in other parts of the country.

“As well as the security in the schools, especially with the spate of innocent school children being targets of kidnapping.”

Aregbesola, while wishing the Muslims a happy celebration, advised all Nigerians to take responsibility by reporting any suspicious individuals and criminal activities to law enforcement agencies, especially during the period.