The general public is hereby informed that Wednesday, 27^th   May 2026, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.

Signed

MUNTAKA MOHAMMED-MUBARAK (MP)

MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR

Issued this day, the 15th of May, 2026

Eid ul-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is the second and holier of the two main Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide.

It honours Prophet Ibrahim’s absolute obedience to Allah when he showed a willingness to sacrifice his son, before Allah provided a ram to be sacrificed instead.

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