The Federal Government has announced Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani.
According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the government, congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period.
He urged Muslims to uphold the values of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice practiced during Ramadan.
The minister also encouraged Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the nation’s peace, unity, and progress.
He further advised citizens to celebrate responsibly and show kindness to the less privileged, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting unity and peaceful coexistence across the country.
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