A public holiday has been announced in Nigeria to celebrate the Eid-El Maulud with the Islamic faithful.

The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 12 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.

Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to cooperate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari, as he works tirelessly to build a strong, united and peaceful nation.

According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, the minister urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation, while calling on all to be patient and supportive of the present administration for the successful implementation of its laudable programmes.