Nigeria Declares Eid-el-Kabir Public Holidays June 6 and 9

Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays across Nigeria to commemorate the Muslim festival of Eid-el-Adha.

This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government

Eid-ul-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, symbolizing faith, obedience, and sacrifice, and is a significant celebration worldwide when Muslims slaughter rams.