The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, 26th and Tuesday, 27th June as Public Holiday to mark the 2017 Eid el Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, who made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to use the occasion of the celebration for sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation in its march to nationhood.
Eid el fitr Salah Celebration Dambazau urged all Nigerians to shun hate speeches and divisive tendencies and join hands with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to build a peaceful, strong and united Nigeria.
He assured of a Nigeria, which guarantees fundamental freedoms, including the right of residence in any part of the country, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The minister reaffirmed the determination of the Federal Government to protect all lives and property of Nigerians. He further assured Nigerians of the government’s resolve to be just and fair to all. The minister wished Nigerians a peaceful and rewarding celebration. (NAN) Barka da Sallah to all Muslims in Nigeria and round the world…
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