The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
He called on Nigerians to use this festive period to pray for peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation.
Tunji-Ojo 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.”
