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FG declares Friday as Eid-Maulud public holiday

Published November 29, 2017 at 4:22 PM

President Muhammadu Buhari. (Photo credit: File photo)

Friday declared public holiday by FG.

The Federal Government has announced Friday as public holiday to mark the Eid-el-Maulud celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), made the announcement on Wednesday, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Abubakar Magaji.

“The minister wishes Nigerians a happy Eid-El-Maulud celebration,” he said.

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He therefore, enjoined all Muslim faithful to pray for peace, progress and unity of the nation.

He also urged all Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration towards nation building.

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