The Federal Government on Tuesday extended the public holiday declared to celebrate the 2024 Eid-el-Fitr till Thursday, April 11, 2024.
The Government had earlier declared Tuesday, 9 April and Wednesday 10 April as public holidays to mark the Islamic holy celebration.
A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, disclosed this on Tuesday.
The statement said, “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.
