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Eid-el Maulud: FG declares Nov 20 as public holiday

BY Ebunoluwa Olafusi

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The federal government has declared  November 20 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.

This was made known by Abdulrahman Dambazau, minister of interior.

In a statement by M.B Umar, permanent secretary of the ministry,  Dambazau urged Muslim faithful to align themselves with the prophet’s teachings which “border on piety, charity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence”.

He called on Nigerians to uphold these virtues with a view to overcoming the current challenges facing the country.

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He also said the federal government remains committed to the unity of the country, adding that adequate structures will be put on ground towards ensuring a free, fair and credible general election.

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