FG declares July 28 and 29 public holidays for Eid-al-Fitri

The Federal Government has declared Monday, July 28 and Tuesday July 29 public holidays to mark the end of this years Ramadan as well as the Eid-al-Fitri salah celebration.

In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday by the ministry of Interior, Abba Moro, Muslims and Nigerians in general were urged to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan to their daily lives and to the development of the country.

Wishing all a peaceful celebration, Moro enjoined Nigerians to reflect on the need for peace in pursuit of a great nation