The Federal Government has declared Monday, April 2, 2007 a public holiday in commemoration of Moulud Nabiyu.

This is contained in a release by the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media) Mrs. Oluremi Oyo on March 29 in Abuja.

Moulud Nabiyu is the Muslim festival commemorating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.

Work will resume on April 3, 2007.