The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, disclosed this in a statement on the ministry’s official X account on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the month of spiritual rejuvenation.
“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,” the statement read.
This announcement follows Saudi Arabia’s declaration that fasting would continue on Tuesday, as the crescent of Shawwal had not been sighted.
Consequently, Eid-el-Fitr will be observed on Wednesday, April 10, marking the beginning of the new Islamic month.
News Central reported that the Federal Government on Sunday, declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to observe the Eid-el-Fitr festivities.