FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

The Minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan and urged them to embrace and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighborliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Tunji-Ojo emphasized the importance of unity in Nigeria and called on all citizens to continue working towards improving and achieving peace and oneness in the country.

He expressed his wishes for a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration and prayed for the peace, blessings, and favor of Allah to be with everyone and Nigeria.

The Federal Government’s decision to declare a two-day public holiday for Eid-el-Fitr underscores the importance of religious tolerance and the recognition of Nigeria’s diverse cultural and religious practices.

This gesture is expected to foster unity and understanding among Nigerians of different faiths and promote a sense of national belonging.

The Federal Government’s declaration of public holidays for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration is a welcome development that highlights the government’s commitment to promoting religious harmony and national unity in Nigeria.