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FG declares March 31, April 1 as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
The federal government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, as public holidays for the Eid-el-Fitr festival.
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, announced the public holidays in a statement issued on Wednesday.
The minister congratulated Muslims in the country for the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting.
Tunji-Ojo emphasised the value of love, forgiveness, and unity in creating a peaceful community and exhorted all Muslims to adopt the values of self-discipline, compassion, charity, and peace.
He asked Nigerians to @embrace this joyous occasion to offer prayers for the country’s peace, stability, and prosperity”.
