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FG declares holiday for Eid-il-Fitri

For celebration of 1439AH Eid-il-Fitri, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, 15 and Monday, 18 as public holiday.

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, (rtd), who made the declaration, congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful completion of the Ramadan and enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and stability of the nation.

He said government desires that all Nigerians be inspired by the virtues gained during the Holy Month of Ramadan to live a life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another.

The Minister in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Umar, encouraged all Nigerians to join hands with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari in taking the nation to greater heights.

He wished all Nigerians a happy, peaceful and rewarding Eid-il-Fitri celebration.