The Federal Government has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, signaling the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holidays in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja and signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and urged them to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice emphasized during the holy month.
He called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the nation’s continued peace, unity, and prosperity.
“I encourage all citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in society,” the minister said.
Tunji-Ojo added that the government remains committed to promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals in Islam, marking the end of a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims around the world.
The celebration is typically marked by special prayers, family gatherings, and acts of charity.
