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FG Extends Eid-El-Fitr Holiday to Thursday Amid Crescent Sighting Delay

 

The Nigerian government has extended the public holiday for the Eid-El-Fitr celebration to Thursday, April 11, 2024.

This decision comes after the initial declaration of a two-day holiday for Tuesday and Wednesday last week. The adjustment follows the non-sighting of the crescent in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, indicating that the Eid celebration will occur on Wednesday instead.

A statement from the Ministry of Interior Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, released early Tuesday, confirmed the extension: “The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Fitr.”

The statement further highlighted the sentiments of the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, who extended congratulations to the Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation. The Minister also reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all citizens.

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