Eld-el-Fitr: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays

By John Kayode

The Federal Government has declared Friday, Apr. 21 and Monday, Apr. 24 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitri celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja.

Eid-el-Fitr marks the end to the month long Ramadan fast, and the commencement of Shawaal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar

Aregbesola, however wishes all Muslim faithfuls a happy Eld-el-Fitr celebation