Federal Govt' Declares 2 Days Public Holidays To Mark Eid-el-Kabir

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, August 21st and Wednesday, August 22nd as public holidays to celebrate
the 2018 Eid-el-Kabir.

The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja the capital of Nigeria during a statement issued by Dr. Muhammad Umar, the Permanent Secretary at the ministry.

While wishing Nigerians a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration, Dambazau enjoined the citizens to use the period to embrace the virtues of affection and sacrifice for the unity and development of the country.

He urged Nigeriand both at home and abroad to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination to foster a peaceful and united Nigeria.


NAN