Eid-el-Fitr: Federal Government Announces Two-Day Public Holiday
From Our Correspondent.
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this announcement in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims across the country on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and urged them to embrace the values of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace.
He emphasized the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in fostering a harmonious society, encouraging citizens to celebrate the occasion safely and responsibly.
“Dr. Tunji-Ojo also urged citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly while remembering the less privileged through acts of kindness and charity, in keeping with the true spirit of Ramadan and Eid,” the statement read.
“On behalf of the Federal Government, he extended heartfelt Eid Mubarak wishes to all Muslim faithful and prayed that the blessings of the season bring happiness, success, and fulfillment to everyone,” the statement added
