Eid-el-Fitr: FG Extends Public Holidays To Thursday

Federal government has extended the public holidays for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration to Thursday.

Announcing the extension in a fresh statement yesterday, the permanent secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, said, “The federal government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Fitr.”

This extension is sequel to the fact that the crescent was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, meaning the Eid celebration will take place on Wednesday. This development prompted the federal government to add an extra day to the already-declared public holidays.

The minister of interior, Dr Olubumi Tunji-ojo,  had last  Sunday declared a two-day holiday – Tuesday and Wednesday – for the festivities.

The fresh statement still quoted the minister as congratulating the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation.

He reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.