Nigerian Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr morning prayer, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, at Obalende, in Lagos, Nigeria
As millions of Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri, festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, the federal government of Nigeria has declared Monday and Tuesday, July 28-29, public holidays.
It was declared in a statement issued in Abuja by the ministry of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, on behalf of the federal government. Mr. Abba Moro also urged all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which are love, peace, justice to their daily living and contribution to the development of Nigeria.
The Minister also enjoined all Nigerians to seize the opportunity of the holidays to reflect on the imperative of peace in nation building. Moro wishes all Nigerians most rewarding and peaceful celebration
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