By BANNERNEWS Reporter, Abuja
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Tuesday.
The statement, signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, said the holidays are to commemorate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period, urging them to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance and sacrifice imbibed during Ramadan.
He called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the nation’s peace, unity and prosperity.
The minister also urged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in society.
He assured that the Federal Government remains committed to promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence across the country.
