Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja

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The federal government has declared Monday, October 10 as 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, Rauf Aregbesola disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Shuaib Belgore.

He congratulated all Muslims both at home and in the diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.

Aregbesola enjoined Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues and which the Prophet Muhammad exemplified, saying that doing so would guarantee peace, security and harmony in the country.

He encouraged Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality, adding that, “As the indisputable leader of our race, we must demonstrate responsible leadership in Africa."

While pleading for an end to all divisive tendencies across the country, he urged 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.

The minister called on Nigerians to join forces with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable nation that all citizens would envy.

He urged Nigerians to be security conscious, asking them to report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest security agency and through the N-Alert application on Android and IOS, adding that, “When you see something do N-Alert, as this would elicit prompt response from security agents”.

The minister wished all Muslims a happy celebration and Nigerians a happy holiday.

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