Tag: EID-EL-MAULUD

Kaduna: Church leaders join thousands of Muslims to celebrate Maulud 2025

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Kaduna Eid el Maulud

In a powerful display of unity and religious tolerance, church leaders joined tens of thousands of Muslims in Kaduna to commemorate the Eid-el-Maulud, which is the birth of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Pastor (Dr.) Yohanna Buru, alongside elders from his church, visited Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna, venue of the event, to participate in the celebration. He extended warm congratulations to key Islamic figures, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Abubakar Sa’ad II; Sheikh ÆŠahiru Usman Bauchi; Sheikh Ibrahim Yakub El-Zakzaky; Khalifa…

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Eid-el-Maulud: FG declares Friday public holiday

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Eid el Maulud

The Federal Government has declared tomorrow, Friday, 5th September 2025, as public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-el-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, extended warm felicitations to Muslims Ummah in Nigeria, and across the world on this occasion. Tunji-Ojo enjoined the Muslim faithful to reflect on the virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion as…

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Maulud: Liberty Media Group Chairman, Ramalan urges Muslims to pray, seek divine intervention for Nigeria’s security, economic challenges

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EC Ramalan

Executive Chairman of LibertyTV and FM Radio stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has congratulated Muslims as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad, (pbuh). Describing Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as an embodiment of peace and unity, Speaker Abbas urged the Muslims to imbibe his teachings, which are about godliness, obedience to authorities, and sacrifice. He called for prayers for the nation its Security and Economic Challenges noted the country needs divine Intervention in the present critical stage on the state of the nation. Ramalan also called on…

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Eid-el-Maulud: FG declares Monday public holiday

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FG on Maulud

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16 as public holiday, to mark Eid-el-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, yesterday in Abuja. Ajani stated that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah, and by extension, Nigerians, to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice and…

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Eid-el-Maulud: CAN President congratulates Sultan of Sokoto, Nigerian Muslims

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The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh, has extended his warm congratulations and heartfelt greetings to His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, and all Muslim compatriots across Nigeria on the auspicious occasion of Eid-el-Maulud. This was contained in a statement issued to felicitate with the Muslims faithful yesterday, in Abuja. The statement reads: “On behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Christian community at large, I extend our warm congratulations and heartfelt greetings to His Eminence, the Sultan of…

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Eid-el-Maulud: “Imbibe virtues of Prophet Muhammad”, Tinubu urges Muslims

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, charging them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, conveyed the President’s message in a statement yesterday. President Tinubu, who explained that Eid-el-Maulud celebrates the day marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), urged Muslims to use the occasion for deep introspection and fervent prayers. “Adherents should make deliberate efforts to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.…

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Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu urges prayers for Nigeria, congratulates Muslims

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President Bola Tinubu has urged the Muslims to use the period of Eid-el-Maulud celebration for deep introspection and fervent prayers for the country. The President made the call in a statement on Tuesday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in Abuja.  The President, while congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urged them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). “Adherents should make deliberate efforts to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. “There are great lessons of devotion, perseverance,…

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Eid-el-Maulid: FG declares Wednesday as public holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 27th September, 2023 as Public Holiday in commemoration of Eid-ul-Maulid celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinladethe Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration in Abuja, congratulates all Muslim faithfuls both home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion. “His admonition to Nigerians, is to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that the…

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Maulud: President Buhari urges Muslims to imbibe noble virtues of Prophet Muhammad

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President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Muslims to “practice the noble and shining virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)”, saying that “the best way to honour him is to follow his good examples. According to the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, President Buhari, in his goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of Maulud to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, explained that “the prophet became famous for his life of humility, justice and fairness. He quoted the president as saying: “The Prophet attracted people…

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Eid-el-Maulud: Christians join Muslim faithful to celebrate in Kaduna

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Christian faithful, including clerics, joined Muslims to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Kaduna, yesterday. The followers of the two faiths, who converged on Ranchers Bees Stadium in the metropolis, said the meeting was aimed at strengthening ties and promoting the culture of togetherness. The General Overseer of Christ Evangelical Intercessory Fellowship Ministries, Sabon Tasha, Pastor Yohanna Buru, who led a team of Christians, said he went there to celebrate the birth of the prophet. He stressed that, “The prophet is for everyone irrespective of his tribe, culture,…

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