The Federal Government has declared
Wednesday, July 5, and Thursday, July 7,
as public holiday 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.

He said the declaration became
necessary following the directive by the
President General, Nigerian Supreme
Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad
Abubakar III to the effect that the
Ramadan fast would continue on Tuesday
as a result of the non-sighting of the
moon.

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.

The Federal Government had earlier
declare Tuesday and Wednesday as public
holiday.

Source: www.punchng.com/eid-el-fitr-fg-declares-wednesday-thursday-public-holiday/

What's this na? cant they just extend it to Sunday if they wish, only in the north? See how today was wasted for nothing. Why shut down the economy that's already bad, for three full days cos moon was not found?

Anyway am not surprised