The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year' s Eid- el- fitr. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to journalists Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako.

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo congratulated the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation.

He reiterated President Bola Tinubu' s (GCFR) firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.

Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa' ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, April 10, as the day of Eid- Fitri.

Sultan, who is the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, said the decision followed the report of National Moon Sighting Committees across the country confirming no sighting of the new moon

A statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Prof Sambo Junaidu, and made available to newsmen in Sokoto on Monday evening, said the council accepted the report and accordingly declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH.

" His Eminence, the Sultan felicitates with the Nigerian Muslim Ummah and wishes them Allah' s guidance and blessings.