The Federal Government, on Tuesday, extended the public holiday for the Eid-El-Fitr celebration to Thursday.
Recall that the Interior Ministry had announced a two-day – Tuesday and Wednesday – holiday for the festivities.
However, the new moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, meaning the Eid celebration will take place on Wednesday.
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This prompted the Federal Government to add an extra day to the already-declared public holiday.
“The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Fitr.
“The Honourable 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 GCFR firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive,” Permanent Secretary Aishetu Gogo Ndayako of the Ministry said in a statement.
