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Eid el Fitr: FG extends public holidays to Thursday

The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, as additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid el Fitr.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday, April 8, 2024.

She stated that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who gave the additional approval on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslims for successful completion of the Holy month of Ramadan fast.

Describing Ramadan as “the month of spiritual rejuvenation”, the minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to providing safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.

Sultan declares Wednesday Eid-el-Fitr

The Federal Government had on Sunday, April 7, declared Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Fitr celebration.

Eid el Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.

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