The Federal Government has announced Monday, September 16th, 2024, as public holiday to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government.

Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and resilience, which are the hallmarks of the Prophet’s teachings. He also encouraged them to use the occasion to pray for lasting peace and prosperity in the country.

The Minister’s statement reads:

FG DECLARES MONDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2024 PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK THE CELEBRATION OF EID-UL-MAWLID

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

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo 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 egalitarian nation.

Signed:

Dr. Magdalene Ajani

Permanent Secretary