FG also advised Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 31 March and Tuesday, 1 April as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
This was announced on Wednesday by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the FG.
In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fast.
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FG also urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society.
The Minister further advised Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation.
“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, let us reflect on the lessons of Ramadan, embrace one another with love and forgiveness, and work together to build a more united and prosperous Nigeria,” Tunji-Ojo stated.
He went on to encourage citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly, while extending acts of kindness to the less privileged, in line with the values of Ramadan and Eid.
