Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays 

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as public holidays to mark he Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy
month of Ramadan.

Tunji-Ojo called on the Muslim Ummah to imbibe and practise the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

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”.