The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9th, and Wednesday, 10th April 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el- Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holidays in a congratulatory message by Aishetu Ndayako, Permanent Secretary of the ministry.
The Eid-el-Fitri festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for 29 or 30 days.
The minister congratulates all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
He called on faithfuls to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
“The Minister wishes all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration and prays that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with everyone and our Great Nation.”
Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.
FG DECLARES 9TH, 10TH APRIL, 2024 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO MARK EID EL-FITR
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday. 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as Public Holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunj-Ojo who made the…— Fed Min of Info & Nat’l Orien (@FMINONigeria) April 7, 2024
