The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced  this in a statement on Wednesday through the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, while  congratulating Muslims faithful for the successful completion of fasting in the month of Ramadan. The Minister asked all Muslims to “embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace, stressing  the significance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society.”

He urged  Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation.

Tunji-Ojo expressed hope that the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr would inspire unity and cooperation across religious and ethnic lines.

He further urged citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly, while remembering the less privileged by  acts of kindness and charity, 

“On behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister extended heartfelt Eid Mubarak wishes to all Muslim Ummah and prayed that the blessings of the season bring happiness, success, and fulfillment to everyone,” the statement read.