FG Declares Monday, Tuesday as Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr Celebrati

FG Declares Monday, Tuesday as Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 26, by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.

The Minister congratulated all Muslims across the country on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and urged them to embrace the values of peace, love, and unity.

Eid-el-Fitr is an important Islamic festival celebrated globally after the completion of 29 or 30 days of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.