The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 15 and Monday, June 18 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Id-el Fitr.
Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made
the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by
the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. M. Umar in Abuja on
Monday.
He congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful completion of
the Ramadan and enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion of the
celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and stability of
the nation.
Dambazau stated that it was government’s desire that “all Nigerians
be inspired by the virtues gained during the holy month of Ramadan to
live a life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another.” He
encouraged all Nigerians to join hands with the government of President
Muhammadu Buhari in taking the nation to greater heights.