JUST IN: Nigerian govt declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr 2025, details emerge

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State House, Abuja - The Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, arsenic nationalist holidays to people the Eid-el-Ftr festival aft the completion of the Ramadan Fast.

Tinubu's govt declares holidays for the Eid-el-Fitr 2025 celebration. Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah connected the palmy completion of the Ramadan fast.

The statement, signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, conveyed the Minister’s lukewarm wishes and urged each Muslims to clasp the virtues cultivated during Ramadan – self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasised the value of love, forgiveness, and solidarity arsenic cardinal elements successful fostering a harmonious society.

The Minister further encouraged Nigerians to usage the festive play for prayer, focusing connected the peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation. He expressed anticipation that the joyous juncture of Eid-el-Fitr would service arsenic a catalyst for unity and cooperation, bridging divides crossed spiritual and taste lines.

Tunji-Ojo besides called connected citizens to observe safely and responsibly, portion remembering the less-privileged done acts of kindness and charity—keeping successful enactment with the existent tone of Ramadan and Eid.

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Source: Legit.ng