News: Eid-el-Kabir celebration: FG declares October 6, 7 public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Monday 6th and Tuesday, 7th of October, 2014 as public holidays to mark the Id-el-Kabir Sallah Celebration.

Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, who made the declaration in a statement on Friday on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, congratulated the Muslim faithful.

He enjoined them to support, co-operate and join hands with President Goodluck Jonathan, in his sustained efforts to building a peaceful, united and virile nation.

Moro further urged all Nigerians to use this occasion to pray for peace and unity across the nation.

The minister wished all Nigerians a most rewarding and happy Id-El-Kabir celebration.