The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr.
This was contained in a statement signed by the
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior,Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako
The federal government had declared Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday April 10 as public holiday in anticipation that the Ramadan fast will end on April 8, 2024.
Saudi Arabia declared Wednesday, April 10, as Eid-El-Fitr, after the crescent Moon was not spotted on Monday evening.
The Kingdom announced that the holy month of Ramadan would, therefore, last 30 days this year.
This is because the new crescent was not sighted on Monday in the Kingdom.
The Honourable 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 (GCFR) firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.
