The Federal Government has declared Wednesday,
July 6, and Thursday, July 7, as public holidays to
mark the Eid el-Fitr celebration following the non-
sighting of the moon on Monday.
The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman
Dambazau, made the declaration on Tuesday in a
statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the
ministry, Mr. Bassey Akpanyung.
The Federal Government had on Thursday last week
declared Tuesday and Wednesday this week as public
holidays based on the expectation that the moon
would be sighted on Monday and Tuesday would be
Eid el-Fitr.
However, the President General, Nigerian Supreme
Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III,
gave a directive late on Monday that the Ramadan
fast should continue on Tuesday as a result of the
non-sighting of the moon.
Dambazau said the declaration of Thursday as public
holiday became necessary as a result of the
development, which indicated that Wednesday would
now be Sallah.
The minister urged Nigerians to use the period for
sober reflections and ensure harmony, unity and
peaceful co-existence.
He also called for full support to the administration of
President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained effort
to pursue socio-economic and political growth of the
nation.
He wished Nigerians a peaceful celebration.


SOURCE: http//:punchng.com/eid-el-fitr-fg-declares-wednesday-thursday-public-holiday/

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This is what the yoruba call 'jara' or bonus. Extra day, extra flexing.

Glo mtn.... Call it Double

Laziness is worrying the government of Nigeria. at a time of economic downturn when every day of the year should be considered valuable to regrow the economy, our leaders are handing us holidays everywhere...