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By Abiola Olawale

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

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the decision to declare Thursday as an additional public holiday was because the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako 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 Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for the 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.”

The New Diplomat reports that the Federal Government had declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

However, on Monday, Saudi Arabia announced that the crescent of Shawwal had not been sighted.

This means that the Eid-El-Fitr will be held on Wednesday, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.

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