The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9 and Wednesday! April 10, 2024 as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
He congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
Tunji-Ojo called on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe and practice the virtues that entails kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
In a statement by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako, the Minister urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity in order to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.
The Minister wished all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration and prayed that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with everyone.
Meanwhile, president Bola Tinubu has arrived Lagos to join his family celebrate the ceremony. He was received at the presidential wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, and top government officials.
On April 7, Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, said Tinubu would mark the end of Ramadan fasting in Lagos.
Ngelale said the president would “observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family in deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan.”
He added that the president would continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.
Eid-el-Fitri festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for 29 or 30 days.
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