Federal government declares Thursday, Friday public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19 March, and Friday, 20 March 2026 as public holidays to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.

Nigeria's Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19 March 2026, and Friday, 20 March 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, which concludes the Ramadan fasting period. This announcement aligns with reports from ThisDayLive and Daily Trust, both published on 17 March 2026. The declaration allows citizens to observe the Islamic festival without work obligations on those days. No further details on the announcement process or additional holidays were provided in the sources.

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Nigerian leaders, including President Tinubu, urging Muslims to pray for peace during Eid-el-Fitr celebrations at a mosque prayer gathering.
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Shugabannin Najeriya sun ce Musulmai su yi addua don zaman lafiya a Eid-el-Fitr

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A ranar Eid-el-Fitr da ke nuna ƙarshen Ramadan, shugabanni daban-daban na Najeriya sun ce Musulmai su ƙara addu'o'insu don zaman lafiya da wadata a kasar. Gav. Dauda Lawal, Shugaban ƙasar Tinubu, da Senator Barau Jibrin sun bayyana wannan cece. Shugaban majalisar karamin gari a Enugu kuma ya bukaci haɗin kai da rayuwar lumana.

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Muhammadiyah congregations in West Java will perform Eid al-Fitr prayer on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the central leadership's decree. Prayers start at 06.00 WIB across hundreds of sites, including in Bandung. Bandung city government prepares 2,124 locations across 30 districts.

Shawwal moon not sighted in Saudi, Eid on March 21 in India

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The Shawwal moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia, leading to Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations there on March 20. UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain have also announced Eid on the same day. Due to geographical differences, India will observe Eid on March 21.

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Addis Ababa police close roads for 1447th Eid al-Fitr prayers

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Addis Ababa police have closed specific roads to vehicles from the start of the 1447th Eid al-Fitr prayers until the program ends. The Shawwal crescent was not sighted in Saudi Arabia, so the holiday falls on Megabit 11. Islamic leaders urge continuing Ramadan's spirit of mercy and reflection.

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Tinubu ya karbi bakuncin gwamnonin jihohi don iftar na Ramadan a Villa na Shugaban ƙasa

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Shugaban ƙasar Najeriya, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, tare da mataimakinsa Kashim Shettima, sun karbi bakuncin gwamnonin jihohi a wani taron iftar na addini a Villa na Shugaban ƙasa, Abuja. Taron ya kasance a ranar 23 ga Fabrairu, 2026. Wannan taron iftar na Ramadan ya haɗa da bangarori daban-daban na addini.

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