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Eid el-Fitr in Nigeria

Name: Eid el-Fitr in Nigeria
Start: 2027-05-24
Location: Nigeria

Festival marking the end of Ramadan

Date in Nigeria May 24

Duration 2 days

Instituted 1960

Quick Facts

Religious Holiday

Has spiritual and religious significance

islam

Multi-Day Celebration

Celebrated over 2 days in Nigeria

2 Days

Holiday Type

Classification in Nigeria

Public

Established

Officially instituted in Nigeria

1960

About Eid el-Fitr

Festival marking the end of Ramadan

Eid el-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

Also known as "Sallah" by most Nigerians

Practical Information in Nigeria

Banks

Banks are closed

🏦 Closed

Schools

Educational institutions are closed

🏫 Closed

Government Offices

Government services unavailable

🏛️ Closed

Historical Significance in Nigeria

Eid el-Fitr was first celebrated by Prophet Muhammad in 624 CE after the victory of the battle of Jang-e-Badar.

Calendar Details

Calendar Systems

gregorian

On this day in Nigeria's history

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Historical Timeline

1960

Instituted in Nigeria

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Holiday officially established in Nigeria

📅 Established

2026

Last observed in Nigeria

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Final celebration recorded in Nigeria

⏰ Last Observed

Current Status in Nigeria

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Nigeria

Last observed: 2026 Public Holiday

Date: May 24, 2026