Wednesday, September 27, 2023, has been declared, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Maulid, the birth of the holy Prophet Muhammad.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo congratulates all Muslim faithful, both home and in the diaspora, for witnessing this year’s occasion.
Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration in Abuja, enjoined all Nigerians 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.
Tunji-Ojo wishes all muslim faithfuls a joyful celebration.
In a communique signed by the Permanent Secretary, of the Ministry, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Minister urged Nigerians, especially the 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 Tinubu’s led-administration to build a progressive and enviable nation that all citizens will be proud of.
