FG Approves Thursday as Additional Public Holiday for Eid-el-Fitr Celebration.
The Federal Government has sanctioned Thursday as an additional public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr festival.
Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
FG Declares 2-day Public Holidays for Eid El Fitr
In the statement, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, the Honourable Minister of Interior, extended felicitations to the Muslim Ummah for the successful conclusion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation. He reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s (GCFR) unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all citizens.
Initially, the government had announced Tuesday and Wednesday for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. However, due to the non-sighting of the crescent moon on Monday, the holidays were extended.
Saudi Arabia and the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, had declared Wednesday, April 10, as Eid el-Fitr, based on the inability to sight the crescent moon.
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