The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-al-Fitr.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for the 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.
The statement signed by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior adds to the Tuesday, 9th April, and Wednesday 10th April, earlier declared by the government.
The additional holiday is in view of the declaration of Wednesday as the 1st of Shawwal 1445AH by the Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, after the new moon’s crescent was not sighted worldwide on Monday.
Nigerians also took to their various social media platforms, demanding an extension.