As part of the commemoration of this year's Eid-el-Kabir, the Federal Government has announced Monday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 12 as public holidays.
On behalf of the Federal Government, the declaration was made by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of the Interior.
He offered his congratulations to Nigerians and Muslims everywhere.
“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,” Aregbesola said.
President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, the minister stated, is "dedicated to the security of lives and properties of all Nigerians, the empowerment of citizens for successful living, the implementation of social investment programmes, and adequate security in the schools."
While wishing Muslims a joyful Eid-el-Kabir celebration, Aregbesola asked Nigerians to take responsibility by alerting law enforcement authorities to any suspicious people or criminal activity they saw nearby.