Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday as public holiday
By Ukpono Ukpong
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024, as Public Holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed and issued by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Aishetu Ndayako.
Tunji-Ojo also congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
He further called on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe and practice the virtues that entails kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
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Also, he urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of Unity in order to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.
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.