NIGERIA DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

Eid-el-Maulud is held to observe the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, and occurs in Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. This is contained in a statement issued by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Fatima Bamidele. Continue after the cut:

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The statement enjoined all Muslim faithful and the populace to support and cooperate with President Goodluck Jonathan in his sustained effort to build a peaceful, united and virile nation.

The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja declared January 14 as public holiday in commemoration of the Eid-el-Maulud celebration.

The statement urged all Nigerians to use the period to pray for peace in the nation.

-NAN