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MONDAY, MARCH 31 & TUESDAY, APRIL 1, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR EID-EL-FITR
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this 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 virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace.
He underscored the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in fostering a harmonious society and encouraged citizens to celebrate the occasion safely and responsibly.
“Dr. 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,” 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.
