The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, speaking on behalf of the government, extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world. He urged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion, stressing that these values are key to building a united and progressive nation.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to pray for the country’s peace, security, and stability, while supporting government efforts toward national harmony and sustainable development.
“The celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid offers us an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, promote peaceful coexistence, and embrace the Prophet’s teachings of mutual respect and selfless service to humanity,” the statement quoted him as saying.
He further encouraged citizens to remain law-abiding, security-conscious, and supportive of government policies aimed at improving the well-being of all Nigerians, while wishing Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.
