BREAKING: FG Declares Two-Day Public Holidays

FG declares two-day public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr celebration, as announced by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. T

he holidays, on April 9 and 10, 2024, extend congratulations to Muslims for the successful completion of Ramadan fasting, urging the observance of virtues such as kindness, love, and tolerance during the festivities.

In an official announcement, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

VersNews reports that the statement, released by the ministry’s permanent secretary Aishetu Ndayako, extends congratulations to all Muslims for the successful conclusion of Ramadan fasting.

Tunji-Ojo urged adherence to the teachings of kindness, love, tolerance, and peace exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) during this festive period.

The statement read, “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 Tunji-Ojo, congratulates all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

“Tunji-Ojo calls on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe and practise the virtues that entails kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

“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.”