By
Fatimah Idera
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 10 October 2022 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the holy Prophet Muhammad.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this declaration on behalf of the federal government and congratulated all Muslims both at home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.
In a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, on Thursday.
The statement reads in part ” we enjoin Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality.”
“As the indisputable leader of our race, we must demonstrate responsible leadership in Africa.”
He urged all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues of Prophet Muhammad, adding that doing so would guarantee peace, security and harmony in the country.
