FG Declares July 30, 31 Public Holiday to Mark Sallah
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 will be observed as public holidays to heed Eid-el-Kabir Celebration.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah announced in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement contained a congratulatory message to Muslim faithful and Nigerians by Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior.
It read in part, “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.”
Aregbesola asked Nigerians to observe saf...