The Federal Government has declared Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July,
2020 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Kabir Celebration.
This was conveyed in a statement signed by the Ministry of Interior, Rauf
Aregbesola on Tuesday.
He congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad
on the occasion.
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 Minister, who assured that the administration of President Muhammadu
Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge with the cooperation of all
Nigerians, emphasized that government would continue to foster peaceful
coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualizing
the full potentials of the country.
Aregbesola advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of
the COVID-19 virus and also to stay safe by observing physical and social
distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations
issued by relevant authorities.