The Federal Government has announced Monday, September 16, as a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
This declaration was made in a statement by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior.
“The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion,” the statement read.
The minister called on the Muslim Ummah and, by extension, Nigerians, to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.
“While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion, the Minister implored them to use the opportunity of the period to pray for enduring peace and a more prosperous egalitarian nation,” the statement read.
