Oguntoye Sodiq
The Federal Government has declared Friday, and Monday, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Fitr celebration.
According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, Lt Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, declared this on behalf of the federal Government.
He congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Aregbesola called on all Muslims to imbibe and practise 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-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”.
The minister assured that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was fully committed to a peaceful transition of government following successful elections.
He assured of the government’s commitment to the provision of security for the life and property of every citizen and foreigner in the country.
He however wished all Muslims a happy Eid il-Fitr celebration and prayed “that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with you all. Ameen.”