The federal government has declared Friday, April 21, and Monday, April 24, as public holiday for Muslims in the country to mark this year’s Eid el-Fitr celebration.
The minister of interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 19.
He congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Aregbesola called on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighborliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
“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,” Aregbesola said.
The minister also assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to providing security for the lives and properties of Nigerians and foreigners in the country.
Aregbesola commended all security agencies for the successes recorded in the fight against criminals across the country.
He also urged Nigerians to be part of the nation’s security architecture by being vigilant and reporting suspicious individuals and activities to law enforcement agencies nearest to them.
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