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.

Often referred to as the “Greater Eid,” Eid-ul-Adha is marked by special prayers, the sacrifice of animals, and acts of charity, as Muslims around the world celebrate with family, friends, and those in need.