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| Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo |
The federal government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Aishetu Ndayako, on Sunday.
The Minister congratulated all Muslims on the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan, urging them to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
The declaration of the public holidays is a testament to the government's commitment to promoting religious harmony and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. The Federal Government has urged all citizens to use the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr to pray for the peace, unity, and progress of the nation, while also promoting harmony and tolerance among all Nigerians.
The Eid-el-Fitr celebration marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. The celebration is an opportunity for Muslims to express their gratitude to Allah for the strength and endurance to complete the fast, and to seek His blessings for the future.
The statement read, “The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
“The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulates all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
“Tunji-Ojo calls on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe and practise the virtues that entails kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
“He urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity in order 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.”
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