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BREAKING: FG declares March 19, 20 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration in a statement issued on Tuesday on behalf of the government.
In a message conveyed through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.
He urged adherents to sustain the values of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice, which define the holy month.
Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for peace, unity, and the continued prosperity of the country.
He further encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to national unity and peaceful coexistence.
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