Eid el Fitr: FG declares Thursday as additional public holiday

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, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.

Recalled that the federal government had on Sunday, April 7, declared Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays to mark the sallah celebration.

Dr. Ndayako said 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 this month of spiritual rejuvenation

She said the minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to providing safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.