The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 27th September, 2023 as Public Holiday in commemoration of Eid-ul-Maulid celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
This was contained in a statement made available to press men and signed by Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade Permanent Secretary, ministry of interior on Monday.
The release stated that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in Abuja while congratulating all Muslim faithfuls both home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.
His admonished to Nigerians, to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and
perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be
upon him) exemplified
The Honorable Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo also urged Nigerians, especially our youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition to fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class and ethnicity and join hands with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led-Administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable Nation that all citizens will be proud of.
The Minister wishes all Muslim Faithfuls a joyful celebration.
