Eid-El-Fitr: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holiday

The Eid-el-Fitr celebrations will be observed on Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 according to the federal government.

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani, made this known in a statement released on Wednesday.

The minister thanked all Muslims for carrying out the Ramadan holy month’s fast.

He urged all Muslims to “appreciate the virtues of self-control, compassion, generosity, and peace, while also highlighting the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in the creation of a harmonious society.”

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Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to pray for peace, stability, and prosperity during this time of year.

He expressed hope that people of all religions and ethnic groups would be unified and coexist on Eid-el-Fitr.

In keeping with the real spirit of Ramadan and Eid, Dr. Tunji-Ojo also advocated for citizens to observe the holiday safely and responsibly while remembering the less fortunate through charitable and kind deeds.

Source: Channels TV