Tomorrow and Friday have been declared public holidays by the Federal Government for this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who declared the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
The minister urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice, which were emphasised during the holy month.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on all Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity, and prosperity of the nation.
Wishing the Muslim faithful a joyful celebration, the minister urged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less-privileged in society.
He restated Federal Government committed to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence.
