The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid el Fitr.
This decision was announced by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. The announcement comes in recognition of the successful completion of the Holy month of Ramadan fast by Muslims.
This additional public holiday aims to allow citizens to observe and celebrate the Eid el Fitr festivities.
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.
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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, which means holiday of breaking the fast is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.
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