Eid-Kabir Sallah:
Eid-Kabir Sallah: FG Declares Thursday, Friday July 30,
31 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday 30 and Friday 31
July, 2020 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir
Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while making the
declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated
Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad 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.
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbosola who assured that the Administration of
President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the
scourge with the cooperation of all Nigerians, emphasized that
government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national
cohesion and stability in its march towards actualizing the full
potentials of the country.
He called on all Nigerians to join hands with the Administration
of President Muhammadu Buhari in its avowed determination to build
a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous country, where the rights of
every citizen, are protected and guaranteed, as enshrined in the
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Minister advised Nigerians to take responsibility against
the spread of the COVID-19 virus and also to stay safe by observing
physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene,
as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.
Ogbeni Aregbesola wishes all Muslims a happy Eid –el- Kabir
Celebration.
SIGNED
Georgina Ehuriah, MON, NPOM
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Interior
28 July, 2020