The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29, 2023 as Public Holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Monday.
Akinlade said, “In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibraheem (Peace of Allah be upon him), Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians are enjoined to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and our great country, Nigeria.
“We are hopeful that the prayers and sacrifices that come with this great celebration as well as the message of Eid-ei-Kabir will bring about peace, unity and progress in Nigeria”, she stated.
Meanwhile, Katsina State Government has approved a one week holiday for staff and students of primary and secondary schools in the state for the celebration.
The was disclosed by the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Alhaji Ya’u Jibrin in a statement.
The holiday is with effect from Monday, 26 June to Monday, 3rd July, according to the statement. Boarding students are to resume on Sunday, 2nd July, while day students would resume on Monday, July 3.
Jibrin said the decision was to enable the students to enjoy the 2023 Eid-el Kabir festival slated for June 28 with their families.
The statement reads in part: “That approval has been given for a one-week Sallah break to all Public, Community and Private Schools across the State with effect from Monday 26th June to Monday 3rd July 2023.
“The Ministry of Education, therefore, wished all staff and students a happy Sallah celebration.”
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