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The Federal Government on Wednesday declared Monday, 31 March and Tuesday, 1 April public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of the Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
He congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.
Tunji-Ojo urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Minister urged Nigerians to use this festive period to pray for the peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation.
President Bola Tinubu has on Sunday felicitated with the Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
Tinubu felicitated with the Muslim faithful in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser, Information and Strategy.
He urged Muslims to use the period for deep reflection and remembrance of the Holy Prophet’s exemplary conduct and noble teachings.
“As we mark the Maulud, we should all reflect on the life lived by Prophet Muhammad, exemplified by purity, selflessness, perseverance, kindness and compassion. We must endeavour to imbibe those virtues,” he said.
The President also called on Muslims to dedicate the Maulud holiday to pray for the country and show empathy and compassion toward one another.
President Bola Tinubu met privately with His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, the United Kingdom on Wednesday, reinforcing the longstanding and valued partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
A release issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the most recent meeting, arranged at the request of the King, will mark the first encounter between the two leaders since their previous meeting in Dubai at the COP 28 Climate Summit in November of last year.
