Eid El-Fitr: Federal Government Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays

The federal government on Thursday declared Monday, June 26, and Tuesday, June 27, as public holidays to commemorate Eid El-Fitr.

Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja.
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He‎ enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to use the occasion of the celebration for sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation in its march to nationhood.

‎Dambazau urged all Nigerians to shun hate speeches and divisive tendencies and join hands with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to build a peaceful, strong and united Nigeria.

He assured of a Nigeria, ‎which guarantees fundamental freedoms, including the right of residence in any part of the country, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The minister further assured Nigerians of the government’s resolve to be just and fair to all.He wished Nigerians a peaceful and rewarding celebration.