The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved Thursday as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako.
The government had earlier announced Tuesday and Wednesday for the celebration of the Eid-El-Fitr but the crescent moon could not be spotted on Monday, hence the extension of the holidays.
“The Honourable 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 (GCFR) firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive”, the statement read.