The Federal Government has declared
August 8 and 9, 2013, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitri salah
celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro,
who made the declaration in Abuja on Monday, enjoined all Muslim faithful and
Nigerians in general to apply and extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan,
including love, joy and peace, to their daily living and through this,
contribute to the development of the nation.
Moro also charged all Nigerians to
seize the opportunity of the holidays to reflect on the imperative of peace in
nation building.
The minister wished all Nigerians a
most rewarding and peaceful celebration.
Meanwhile, in line with the
administration’s tradition of facilitating convenient movement of its citizens
during festive seasons, the Osun State Government has announced the 2013 Eid
Fitri free train ride schedule.
A statement by the Commissioner for
Commerce, Cooperatives and Empowerment, Mr. Ismail Jayeoba, disclosed that the
free train would be provided between Wednesday and Saturday.
The statement said the free train would
convey people from Lagos to Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday August 7 by
11am. Similarly, the return journey from Osogbo to Lagos was fixed for Saturday
August 11 at 11am.
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