The Federal Government has declared Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebration.
This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who congratulated faithful and all Nigerians both home and abroad on the occassion.
Mr. Aregbesola also called on all Muslims to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
“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 partly read.
The Minister reiterated President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 pandemic, and asked for the cooperation of all Nigerians.
He stressed that the Federal Government will continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualizing the nation’s full potentials.
Aregbesola called on Nigerians to join hands with the the present administration in its 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 also advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.
