FG Declares Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid

Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Marking Prophet Muhammad's Birthday: FG Declares Public Holiday

In a statement released on Friday, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holiday on behalf of the Federal Government...

Federal Government declares Monday, September 16, a public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid, urging Muslims and Nigerians to emulate Prophet Muhammad's virtues of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. This declaration allows Muslims and others to celebrate this significant occasion.

In a statement released on Friday, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holiday on behalf of the Federal Government. The statement was signed by the ministry's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended warm congratulations to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid. He also encouraged them to utilize this period to offer prayers for lasting peace and a more prosperous Nigeria.

The minister urged Muslims and all Nigerians to follow the exemplary qualities of Prophet Muhammad, embracing his virtues of patience, selflessness, and perseverance.