The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th of April, 2024 as public holidays to mark 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.
The minister called on Muslim Ummah 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).
In a statement signed by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Aishetu Gogo-Ndayako, urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity in order to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.
“The minister wished all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration and prays that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with everyone,” the statement noted.
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