FG announces Thursday as additional holiday for Eid-El-Fitr

The Federal Government has announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday to celebrate Eid-El-Fitr.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, made this announcement on the ministry’s X page on Tuesday, April 9.

The statement read;

“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.”

According to reports, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, signifying that the fasting continues on Tuesday.

On Sunday, the Federal Government declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Also, on Monday, His eminence Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and president General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) announced Wednesday the 10th of April 2024 as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH (Eid el Fitr Day) as moon is not sighted anywhere in Nigeria.