Just In: FG declares Friday and Monday as public holidays for Eid-al-Fitr celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24, 2023, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Fitr celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement on Wednesday, April 19.

The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.

“The self-restraint, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved upon, in order to be a better person and true worshipper,” he said.