Eid-Ul-Adha: Government declares Friday, June 6 public holiday
The Ministry of Interior has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be observed as a statutory public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Adha.
In a statement dated Thursday, May 29, and signed by the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, the ministry urged the public to observe the day as a public holiday across the country
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant events on the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the unwavering faith of the Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, in obedience to God’s command.
The festival coincides with the conclusion of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the five pillars of Islam.
The festival also falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar.
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.
