In commemoration of the Eid-ul-Maulid celebration, which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, as a public holiday.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Monday.
The Minister extended his warm congratulations to the Muslim faithful, both within the country and in the diaspora, as they prepare to observe this significant occasion. He emphasised the importance of embracing the values and virtues epitomised by the Holy Prophet Muhammad, including love, patience, tolerance, and perseverance.
“His admonition to Nigerians is 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 Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Oluwatoyin Akinlade said in a statement.
“The Honorable Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has 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.”
