The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate the Eid el-Fitr.

This was made known in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday.

The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr.

The statement stated: “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 of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.”

Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.

It also added that the Eid el-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, April 10th, to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.

The Federal Government had earlier on Sunday declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9th and 10th, as public holidays to mark the Eid el-Fitr celebration.