Muslim faithful today celebrate the feast of Eid Maulud.
In view of this, the Federal Government declared today a Public Holiday.

The Minister of Interior, Mr Abdulrahman Dambazau who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, called on Muslim faithful to align themselves with the prophet’s teachings which border on piety, charity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
While calling on all Nigerians to uphold these virtues, with a view to overcoming the current national challenges facing the country, Mr
Dambazau assured that the Federal Government remained committed to the
unity of the country and as such, will put adequate structures on ground towards ensuring that the forthcoming general elections are credible, free and fair.
He wished all Nigerians a joyous and peaceful Eid-El Maulud celebration.