The Federal Government, under the administration of
President Bola Tinubu, has declared Wednesday, September 27, 2023 as public
holiday in commemoration of Eil-ul- Maulid celebration by Muslim faithful.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Permanent
Secretary of the Ministry, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on behalf of the Minister of
Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims all over the world for
witnessing this year’s occasion.
The minister also admonished them to imbibe the spirit of
love, tolerance, perseverance and patience which are deep spiritual virtues
that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) exemplified.
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Why would they declare it as public holiday. Ever since only eid fitr and eid kabir are celebrated worldwide because they are originally Islamic. Whatever Islam consider as religious rite its found in the books not created or innovated or copied.
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