Oguntoye Sodiq
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr.
This was made known in a statement signed by the permanent Secretary, of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday.
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, congratulated the Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation.
He reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s (GCFR) firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.
The statement reads in parts: “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 the 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.”
We recall that on Monday, Saudi Arabia disclosed that the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.
It also added that Eid-El-Fitr would be held on Wednesday, April 10, to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
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