In celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the Federal Government has declared Friday 21 and Monday 24 public holidays.
Dr Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior conveyed this in a statement in Abuja yesterday.
He also congratulated Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, urging them to imbibe the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, self-denial and sacrifice as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
He said: “The self-restraint, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved upon.
“This is for you to be a better person and true worshipper.”
Aregbesola wished Muslims a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration and prayed that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah would be with all.
