The Federal Government has declared
Wednesday, July 5, and Thursday, July 7, as public holiday to mark the
Eid el-Fitr celebration following the non-sighting of the moon on
Monday.
The Minister of Interior, retired
Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Tuesday in a
statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Bassey
Akpanyung.
He said the declaration became necessary
following the directive by the President General, Nigerian Supreme
Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III to the effect
that the Ramadan fast would continue on Tuesday as a result of the
non-sighting of the moon.
The minister urged Nigerians to use the period for sober reflections and ensure harmony, unity and peaceful co-existence.
He also called for full support to the
administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained effort to
pursue socio-economic and political growth of the nation.
He wished Nigerians a peaceful celebration.
The Federal Government had earlier declare Tuesday and Wednesday as public holiday.
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