The Federal Government has declared Monday October 10, 2022 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
In a statement signed by the Permanent secretary Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore, the minister Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Muslims both at home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.
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He admonishes all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues and which the Holy Prophet Muhammad, adding that doing so would guarantee peace, security and harmony in the country.
Aregbesola also enjoins Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality.
Editor: Hadiza.A.A
