The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, an additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr.
This was made known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday.
The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
“The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.”
On Monday, Saudi Arabia said the Shawwal crescent has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.
It also added that the Eid-el-Fitr would be held on Wednesday, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
Earlier Sunday, The Federal Government declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
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