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BREAKING: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration

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FG also urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity in order to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country

By Kehinde Okeowo

The Federal Government on Sunday declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

This was disclosed in a statement made available by the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako.

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According to her, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the FG,
congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

He also called on them to imbibe and practise the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

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FG further urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity in order to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.

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The statement read: “The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

“The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulates all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

“Tunji-Ojo calls on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe and practise 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.”

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