Nigerian Govt declares public holidays for Eid El-Fitr

In celebration of Eid El-Fitr, the Nigerian Federal Government has declared public holidays on Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

This was revealed in a statement signed by Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, and Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

In a similar spirit, the Federal Government commended the Muslim Ummah on successfully finishing the fasting throughout Ramadan.

The minister urged everyone who practices Islam to stay united.

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

“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.

“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,” the statement said.

ZINGTIE recalls that on March 11, 2024, Muslims in Nigeria started fasting for Ramadan.

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