Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares May 25, 26 as public holidays

In order to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the federal ggovernment has declared May 25 and May 26 as public holidays.

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga.

While congratulating all Muslim faithful for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, Aregbesola called on them to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

Expressing concerns about the spate of ethnic conflicts that has resurfaced in some parts of the north in recent times, he advised Nigerians to see themselves as a single entity and thus learn to tolerate one another despite their ethnic and religious differences.

Speaking further, Aregbesola assured Nigerians that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians. 

Commending the security agencies for the successes so far recorded in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency in the north -east, he advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and also stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.

As part of his admonition to Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, the minister reminded them to always obey constituted authorities as stated in the Qu’ran 4:59 where Allah says: “O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger, and those charged with authority among you. 

“If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: That is best, and most suitable for final determination.”