The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 19, 2021, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made this declaration
on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim faithful
both at home and in the diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.
He enjoined all Nigerians to “imbibe the spirit of love, patience and
perseverance which are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad,”
adding that doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country.
According to the statement, “Ogbeni Aregbesola enjoined Nigerians,
particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other
acts of criminality. As the indisputable leader of our race, we must show
responsible leadership in Africa.
