The federal government has declared Friday, June 15, and Monday, June
18, as public holidays to allow Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts
across the world to celebrate the 2018 Eid- El Fitr, Abdulrahman Dambazau, a
minister, has announced.
Dambazau, who heads the interior ministry, made the declaration on
Monday, June 11, in Abuja on behalf of the federal government in a statement
issued by M Umar, the permanent secretary.
The minister congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful
completion of the Ramadan fast and enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion
of the celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and stability of
the nation.
Dambazau also said that it is 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.
The minister wished all Nigerian Muslims a happy, peaceful and rewarding
Eid -El Fitr celebration.
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