The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid-El-Fitr.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, and shared on the ministry’s X account onTuesday morning, the Federal Government 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.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, also directed Muslims in Nigeria to do same following reports that the Crescent was not sighted on Monday.
The Federal Government had earlier on Sunday declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
