7th April, 2024
President Bola Tinubu has arrived Lagos State to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri, which signifies the end of Ramadan.
The President’s aircraft touched down at 4.30 p.m. at the Presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja.
Tinubu was received by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu and some of his cabinet members.
He is expected to return to Abuja after the Eid-el-fitri holidays.
Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale had on Saturday announced that Tinubu would be in Lagos today.
According to Ngelale, “President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation’s Capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-el-Fitr.
“In deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family.
“The President will continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.”
Eid-el-Fitr is an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month when devout Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset.
Ramadan is a time of increased worship, charity, and good deeds. Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast.