BY VICTORIA OJEME

ABUJA- The Federal Government has declared Monday, November 7 and Tuesday, 8, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, said this in Abuja, Monday, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji S.B. Ozigis.

The statement quoted President Goodluck Jonathan as urging all Muslim faithful to pray for enduring peace and progress of the country.