Breaking: FG Declares Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr 2025 Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr festival. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, confirmed this in a statement released to the press on Wednesday. He encouraged Nigerians to use the holiday period for prayers, unity, and acts of generosity to promote national peace and stability.

According to the statement, signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister wished and urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues cultivated during Ramadan – self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace. Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasised the significance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity as key elements in fostering a harmonious society, Leadership reported. 

The Minister further encouraged Nigerians to use the festive period for prayer, focusing on the peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation. He expressed hope that the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr would serve as a catalyst for unity and cooperation, bridging divides across religious and ethnic lines. Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly, while remembering the less-privileged through acts of kindness and charity—keeping in line with the true spirit of Ramadan and Eid.