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FG declares Sept 16 as Public Holiday to mark Eld-El-Maulud

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024 as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government on Friday, September 13.

He congratulated the Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora for the celebration.

Tunji-Ojo in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, urged the Muslim Ummah and, by extension, Nigerians, to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.

While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion, the minister implored them to use the opportunity of the period to pray for enduring peace and a more prosperous nation.

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