Ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, June 6 and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays.

This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, via a statement issued on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Tunji-Ojo also congratulated the Muslim faithful both in the diaspora and across Nigeria on the Sallah celebration.

He urged them to remain committed to imbibing the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).

Signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister in the statement described the Sallah period as a time for the Muslim Ummah to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

He also promised citizens that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to fostering initiatives that would restore Nigeria’s economy and place the nation on a path of progress.