On Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, announced that Thursday, April 11, 2024, will be observed as an extra public holiday by the Federal Government to honor Eid-el-Fitr.”
The statement read, “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 a successful completion of a month spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm commitment to proving a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.
On Monday, Saudi Arabia announced that the Shawwal crescent was not sighted, signalling the continuation of fasting on Tuesday. Eid-el-Fitr is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, to mark the start of the new Islamic month. The Federal Government had previously declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebrationss.