THE Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid (the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 3, by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the government congratulated Muslims across the country and in the Diaspora on the occasion, urging them to emulate the Prophet Muhammad’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance and compassion.
The statement also urged Nigerians of all faiths to use the celebration to pray for peace, security and stability in the country, while supporting government’s efforts to strengthen national unity and foster development.
According to the statement: “The Minister of Interior wishes Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.
“The celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid offers us yet another opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, promote peaceful coexistence and imbibe the Prophet’s teachings of mutual respect and selfless service to humanity.”
The government appealed to Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security-conscious, while supporting its policies aimed at promoting national unity and sustainable development.
Eid-ul-Mawlid is observed in the third month of the Islamic calendar (Rabi’ al-Awwal) to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
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