FG Declares 9th, 10th April Public Holidays to Mark Eid El-fitr

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as Public Holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr Celebration.

The notice of the Public Holidays was contained in a press statement signed by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior on Saturday.

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government congratulates all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo calls on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighborliness, and compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

He urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of Unity 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.