Nigerian government declares Thursday, Friday public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The Nigerian 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.
Penpushing reports that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this known in a statement on Tuesday and extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period.
The Minister in the statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance and sacrifice, which were emphasised during the holy month of Ramadan.
Penpushing further reports that the statement equally called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity and prosperity of the country as well as while wishing Muslim faithful a joyful Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in society.
Meanwhile, the statement emphasized that the Nigerian government remains committed to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians.
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