The Federal Government has declared Tuesday October 19, 2021 as public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday in a press release signed by his permanent secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore.
Aregbesola, who made the 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 admonished all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance, which according to him, are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), adding that doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country.
The Minister enjoined Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality.
He said, “As the indisputable leader of our race, we must show responsible leadership in Africa.”
While calling for a stop to all divisive tendencies across the country, the Aregbesola 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.
He further enjoined them to cooperate with President Muhammadu Buhari’s led-Administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable nation that all citizens would be proud of.
