The Federal Government has announced October 15 and
16, next week Tuesday andWednesday, as public holidays. This is to
enable Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival which comes up
on Tuesday, October 15.
The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, made the announcement on
behalf of the Federal Government in a statement in Abuja.
The statement, signed by the Permanent Secretary in the
ministry, Fatima Bamidele, urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for
the peace and unity of the nation.
The statement quoted the minister as congratulating Muslims on
the occasion. It also urged Muslims and other Nigerians to support
President Goodluck Jonathan in his sustained efforts to raise the country
to its next level of development.
The minister wished Nigerians a rewarding and peaceful
celebration.
(NAN)
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