The federal government has declared Wednesday and Thursday public holidays to enable Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir.
This was contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, on Monday, in Abuja.
According to Ms Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government.
Mr Tunji-Ojo said the holiday affirmed the federal government’s respect for Muslims’ faith and spiritual heritage worldwide.
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