The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, as an additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr.
Recall that Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, were initially declared by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior.
The additional day was declared in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, and shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday.
“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 a 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,” the statement read.
On Monday, Saudi Arabia declared that the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that Ramadan fasting would continue on Tuesday.
It also added that the Eid-el-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
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