The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th September, as public holiday in commemoration of the Eil-ul- Maulid celebration by Muslim faithful.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Monday night.

The minister congratulated all Muslim faithful, both home and in the diaspora, for witnessing this year’s occasion.

He further admonished Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, (peace be upon him), exemplified.

In the statement which was signed by Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Minister urged Nigerians, especially youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition to fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class and ethnicity and join hands with President Bola Tinubu’s led-administration to build a progressive and enviable nation that all citizens will be proud of.