The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as public holiday to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr.
With this declaration, Nigerians will be observing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays.
The statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday said “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
It added that 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.
It recalled that Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.
It noted that the Eid-el-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
The Nigerian Government had earlier on Sunday in Abuja declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
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Eid-el-Fitr: Nigeria declares Thursday as public holiday
