The Federal Government has declared Monday Sept. 12 and Tuesday Sept.13 2016 as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

In a statement signed by the acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, M. Maccido, Minister of Interior, Retired Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government and wished all Nigerians, a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration.