The Federal Government has extended the public holiday for the Eid-Fitr celebration to Thursday.
This is contained in statement from the Ministry of Interior Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Gogo Ndayako on Tuesday morning.
The statement says the Federal Government is prompted to add an extra day to the already-declared public holiday due to the fact that the crescent was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, meaning the Eid celebration will take place on Wednesday.
“The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-Fitr.
“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 GCFR firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.” The statement reads in part.
Last week, federal government declared a two-day holiday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the festivities.