Eid-El-Maulud: FG Declares Monday, Dec 12 Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 12, as public holiday to mark the Eid-El-Maulud celebration.‎ ‎


The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.- Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Muhammadu Maccido, Dambazau enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari to build a strong, united and peaceful Nation.‎ ‎

He also urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation.‎ ‎

The Minister also called on all Nigerians to be patient and supportive of the present administration for the successful implementation of its laudable programmes.

‎ He wished all Nigerians a happy and peaceful Eid-El-Maulud celebration.