The federal government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, October 19, 2021, a public holiday so as to mark this year's Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad.
This was disclosed in a statement by permanent secretary, ministry of interior, Shuaib Belgore, revealing that the minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola congratulates all Muslim faithful as they mark the occasion.
He urged the Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), adding that doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country.
The minister called on Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality.
While calling for a stop to all divisive tendencies across the country, the Minister urges all Nigerians and the youth in particular, to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition to fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class and ethnicity and cooperate with President Muhammadu Buhari’s led-Administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable nation that all citizens would be proud of.
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