The Federal Government has declared Monday 6th and Tuesday, 7th of October, 2014 as public holidays for the Id-el-Kabir  Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, made the declaration in a statement today, Friday 26th September on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, felicitating with all muslim faithfuls in the country.
He further urged them to support, co-operate and join hands with President Goodluck Jonathan, in his sustained efforts to building a peaceful, united and virile nation. He enjoined all Nigerians to use this occasion to pray for peace and unity across the nation.
The minister while rounding up his speech wished all Nigerians a most rewarding and happy id-el-Kabir celebration.It would be recalled that school children are expected to resume fully to school on the 8th of October after a long stay at home over the deadly Ebola in the country.
