The declaration was made in a press release issued on May 29, 2025, and signed by Interior Minister

The Ministry for the Interior has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be observed as a statutory public holiday in celebration of Eid-Ul-Adha.

The declaration was made in a press release issued on May 29, 2025, and signed by Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka.

According to the statement, “The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 6th June 2005, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.”

Eid-Ul-Adha, known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ is a significant celebration in the Muslim calendar, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s readiness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah’s command.

Islamic teachings recount that Allah intervened, providing a lamb for the sacrifice instead, symbolizing devotion and submission. The holiday holds deep spiritual importance for Muslims, honoring Ibrahim’s faith and obedience.