Federal government has declared August 12 and 13 as public holidays for 2019 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

According to a statement on Tuesday, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Ms Georgina Ehuriah, made the declaration on behalf of government.

She congratulated Muslims on the occasion and advised Nigerians, at home and in the Diaspora, to use the period of the celebration to embrace the virtues of love, humility, peace and sacrifice as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).

Ehuriah advised Nigerians to shun any form of disruptive tendencies and join hands with Federal Government to build a peaceful, strong and united Nigeria so as to achieve an enviable Next Level of growth and development.

“President Muhammadu Buhari administration will protect lives and properties of Nigerians,” she said, adding that security agencies under the ministry had been directed to ensure “adequate security, before, during and after the Eid-Al-Kabir celebrations.”

The official said the government’s desire for all Nigerians is to live a life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another.

She wished Nigerians happy, peaceful and fulfilling Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

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