Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Mawlid 2024.
The governor, in a statement made available to journalists, congratulated all Muslims on witnessing the Mawlid, calling on them to pray for Oyo State, Nigeria, and the leadership at both levels.
According to him, the Mawlid, always celebrated on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic Calendar to mark the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), is an important festival for all Muslims and should be used as another avenue to seek the face of Allah over the state of affairs in the country.
He said: “I congratulate all Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Mawlid 2024. The Mawlid has always been an important festival for the Muslim Ummah; a great opportunity for them to glorify Allah and the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
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