FG announces public holiday for 2025 Eid-el-fitr celebration
The President Bola Tinubu led government, on Wednesday, declared the 31st of March (Monday) and 1st of April, 2025 (Tuesday) as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
FCNN reports that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement by ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji Ojo congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
He urged all Muslims to “embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society
Tunji Ojo called on Nigerians to use this festive period to pray for peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation.
He expressed hope that the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr would inspire unity and cooperation across religious and ethnic lines.
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“Tunji Ojo also encouraged 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.
“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 read.
