𝗙𝗚 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗶𝗱-𝗲𝗹-𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗿

The minister urges Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance and sacrifice, which were emphasised during the holy month of Ramadan

By Nudoiba Ojen

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government.

In a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period.

Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance and sacrifice, which were emphasised during the holy month of Ramadan.

He also called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity and prosperity of the country.

While wishing Muslim faithful a joyful Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, the minister encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in society.

He added that the Federal Government remains committed to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians.