By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Federal Government has announced a public holiday on Monday, September 16, to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), marking this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.
In a statement released on Friday, September 13, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, confirmed the public holiday.
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated the Muslim community on the occasion, encouraging them to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo also urged Nigerians to use the opportunity to pray for lasting peace and a more prosperous nation.
The public holiday allows Muslim Nigerians to observe the significant Islamic occasion with their loved ones and communities.