JUST IN: FG DECLARES MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO COMMEMORATE EID-UL-MAWLID CELEBRATION
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The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024 as Public Holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday evening by the ministry of Interior, signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary to the ministry.
In the statement, “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.
“Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged 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 added.
Eid-Ul-Mawlid is celebrated by Muslims to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
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