The
Federal Government on Thursday
declared Oct. 15 and Oct.16 as public
holidays to commemorate Id-el- Kabir
celebrations. The Minister of Interior,
Mr 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,
Mrs 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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