FG Extend Eid-El-Fitr Holiday Till Thursday
THE Federal Government has declared Thursday, 11 April 2024, as 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, 11 April 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.”
Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.
It also added that the Eid-El-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, 10 April to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
The Federal Government had earlier on Sunday declared Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 and 10 April 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
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