Monday,  December 12 is public holiday for Eid-El Maulud

The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 12 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud (birth of Prophet Muhammad) celebration.

Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Thursday, enjoined all Muslims and Nigerians in general to cooperate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari as he works tirelessly to build a strong, united and peaceful nation.

Dambazau urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation, while calling on all to be patient and supportive of the present administration for the successful implementation of its laudable programmes.

The minister wishes all Nigerians a happy Eid-El Maulud.