FG declares additional holiday for Eid-el-fitr

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 made this known in a statement on Tuesday morning.

The Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation while reiterating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.

The new holiday comes upon the declaration of Wednesday as Sallah holiday by the Sultan of Sokoto following the failure to sight a new moon on Monday.