fg declares date for the id el kabir celebration

The Federal Government has declared Monday
6th and Tuesday, 7th of October, 2014 as
public holidays for the Id-el-Kabir
Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, made the
declaration in a statement today, Friday 26th
September on behalf of the Federal
Government of Nigeria, felicitating with all
muslim faithfuls in the country.
He further urged them to support, co-operate
and join hands with President Goodluck
Jonathan, in his sustained efforts to building a
peaceful, united and virile nation. He enjoined
all Nigerians to use this occasion to pray for
peace and unity across the nation.
The minister while rounding up his speech
wished all Nigerians a most rewarding and
happy id-el-Kabir celebration.It would be
recalled that school children are expected to
resume fully to school on the 8th of October
after a long stay at home over the deadly
Ebola in the country.

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