The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, Okay.ng reports.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government.
In his statement, the minister extended his congratulations to the Muslim Ummah both in Nigeria and across the globe.
Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, issued a statement on Friday, conveying the minister’s message.
Tunji-Ojo called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and resilience during this festive period.
“While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid, 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.
