Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja
The Federal Government has extended the two-day public holiday it earlier announced for the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr Celebration.
The Federal Ministry of Interior in a statement by its Permanent Secretary,Dr Aishetu Ndayako, has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate the end of Ramadan fast.
The statement, contained in the Ministry’s X account on Tuesday read, “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.”
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, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
The Federal Government had earlier Sunday declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
