12th and 13th Of August As Public Holidays To Celebrate Eid-L-Kabir

Federal Government Declares 12th and 13th Of August As Public Holidays To Celebrate Eid-L-Kabir

Mr Mohammed Manga, Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Interior, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs Georgina Ehuriah, made the declarations.

Ehuriah congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion. She called on all Nigerians to use the period of this year’s celebration to embrace the virtues of love, humility, peace and sacrifice as demonstrated by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Pbuh).

She urged Nigerians to avoid any form of violence habits and join hands with the Federal Government to build a peaceful, strong and united Nigeria.

Ehuriah assured the determination of President Muhammadu Buhari administration to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians.

She said that security agencies under the Ministry have been ordered to ensure the provision of adequate security, before, during and after the celebrations.

She then wished Nigerians a happy, peaceful and fulfilling Eid-Al-Kabir celebrations.