The Federal Government has declared Monday, 10th of October, 2022 as public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated Muslims for witnessing another occasion on earth.

In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, Aregbesola beseeched Nigerians to inculcate the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and endurance which are deep spiritual values which Prophet Muhammad embodied.

He noted that doing so would guarantee peace, security and harmony in the country.

While calling for a stop to divisive tendencies, Aregbesola enjoined 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”, the Minister stated,” the Minister stated.

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