Muslims Celebrate Birthday Of Prophet Muhammad

Nigerian Muslims joined there counterparts all over the world to mark   Eid-el-Maolud commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad. He was born in 632AD in Mecca.

In different parts of the country, Islamic groups organised public lectures on the significance and contribution of Prophet Muhammad to salvation of mankind.  

Imam Fuad Adeyemi of Al-Habibiyah Mosque Wuse, Abuja the Nigerian capital spoke on the significance of the day. 

He called on the Muslim Ummah to emulate the lifestyle of Prophet in all their activities.

Tahajud (night prayers) and other open prayer sessions were also observed prior to the celebrations on Wednesday.

Goodwill Messages

Political, religious and traditional leaders used the event to express goodwill messages to Nigerians

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana, in a message, urged the Muslim faithful to offer prayers for peace in the state.

Similarly, the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, southwest Nigeria Dr. Sikiru Lawal, advised Nigerians to make Prophet Muhammed their role model who, he said, lived an exemplary life.

The Federal Government had declared today a public holiday to mark the historic event.

 

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