The Nigerian Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9th April and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid El-Fitr.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in a statement signed by the Permanent Scretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako.
The Federal Government in the same vein congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
The minister urged all Muslim faithfuls to continue in the spirit of unity.
Dr Tunji-Ojo calls on Muslim Ummmah 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).
He urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of Unity in order to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.