The Federal Government has declared Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31, 2020 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, GEORGINA EHURIAH.

According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, RAUF AREGBESOLA, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the occasion.

The minister, who assured Nigerians that the administration of President MUHAMMADU BUHARI is committed to battling the covid-19 pandemic with the cooperation of all Nigerians, emphasized that the government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability.

AREGBESOLA, advised all Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of the corona virus by observing social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.