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Posted By Admin On June 2nd, 2025

Sallah: Nigerian Govt declares June 6, 9 public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani.

The minister facilitated with all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion.

He also charged the Muslim Ummah to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and to also use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

According to him, the people-oriented reforms and initiatives being carried out in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s Administration, is to restore Nigeria on the path of progress.

“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, the Minister urged all Nigerians to join hands with the present administration in its efforts to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation,” the statement added.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/06/02/sallah-nigerian-govt-declares-june-6-9-public-holidays/