FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays To Celebrate Eid-el-fitri

Nigerian Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr morning prayer, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, at Obalende, in Lagos, Nigeria


The federal government of Nigeria has declared Monday and Tuesday, July 28-29, public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-fitri celebration.
As millions of Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri, festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, the federal government of Nigeria has declared Monday and Tuesday, July 28-29, public holidays.
This is contained in a statement statement issued in Abuja by the ministry of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, on behalf of the federal government. Mr. Abba Moro also urged all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which are love, peace, justice to their daily living and through this contribute to the development of Nigeria.
The Minister also enjoined all Nigerians to seize the opportunity of the holidays to reflect on the imperative of peace in nation building. Moro wishes all Nigerians most rewarding and peaceful celebration.
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