Eid-el Maulud: FG declares Thursday October 29 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 29 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, the Islamic festival commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Director Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga said the declaration was made by the Interior minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on behalf of the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the minister congratulated Muslims both at home and in the diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.
“He enjoined them to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which 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 admonished Muslims to follow the teaching of the Holy Quran in Chapter 4 Verse 59 which says: ‘O you who believe! Obey God and obey the Messenger, and those from among you who are vested with authority; and if you are to dispute among yourselves about anything, refer it to God and the Messenger if indeed you believe in God and the Last Day. This is the best (for you), and fairest in the end’.