The Federal Government has declared Friday and Monday, June 15 and 18 respectively as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-el Fitr.
This was confirmed by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr M. B. Umar on Monday.
He congratulated all Muslim faithful on a successful completion of the Ramadan fasting. The Minister also enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and stability of the nation.
Dambazau urged all Nigerians to be inspired by the virtues gained during the Holy Month of Ramadan to live a life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another.
