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Public in Nigeria
Eid el-Kabir in Nigeria
Festival of the Sacrifice
Quick Facts
Religious Holiday
Has spiritual and religious significance
islam
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 2 days in Nigeria
2 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Nigeria
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Nigeria
1960
Practical Information in Nigeria
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
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Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1291 Egypt’s ruler Al-Ashraf Khalil conquers Acre, the capital of the City of Jerusalem. · Egypt
- 1896 War breaks out in Zimbabwe as followers of spiritual leader Nehanda Nyakasikana attempt to drive white settlers from the country. · Zimbabwe
- 1991 1991 – The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which requires racial classification of all South Africans at birth. · South Africa
- 1991 The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which requires racial classification of all South Africans at birth. · South Africa
- 1991 The South African Parliament repealed the Population Registration Act, which had required racial classification of all South Africans at birth. · South Africa
- 2015 Nine people are killed in a mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. · United States
Historical Timeline
1960
Instituted in Nigeria
🇳🇬Holiday officially established in Nigeria
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Nigeria
🇳🇬Final celebration recorded in Nigeria
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Nigeria
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Nigeria
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: June 17, 2024