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JUST IN: FG declares Monday public holiday

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

Monday, September 16, 2024, has been declared public holiday by the Federal Government to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid.

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Friday.

Eid-ul-Mawlid is the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion, he implored them to use the opportunity of the period to pray for enduring peace and a more prosperous egalitarian nation.

The minister urged the Muslims and all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.

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