The Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended the Eid-El-Fitr holiday by a day in order for Islamic faithfuls in the country to celebrate the successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation.
This was made known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako and shared on various social media platforms.
According to the statement, Thursday, April 11, 2024 has been announced as additional public holiday for the commemoration of Eid-El-Fitr in the country.
It read “The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April, 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 of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.”
