The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24, 2023 as public holiday to mark this year’s Eidil-Fitr Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made this declaration on behalf of the federal government, congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
He however called on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
“The self-restrain, 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”, the minister advises all Muslims.
Ogbeni Aregbesola wished all Muslims a happy Eidil-Fitr celebration and prayed that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with all Muslim.
