The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate “Eid-ul-Mawlid,” the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the government, extended “warm greetings” to Muslims and urged the “Muslim Ummah to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance and compassion,” emphasizing that these values are “crucial to building a united and progressive nation.”
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He also called on Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to “pray for the peace, security, and stability of the country” and to support government efforts toward “national harmony and sustainable development.”
The statement quoted Tunji-Ojo as saying, “The celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid offers us yet another opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, promote peaceful coexistence, and imbibe the Prophet’s teachings of mutual respect and selfless service to humanity.”
He further urged citizens to remain “law-abiding, security-conscious, and supportive of government policies” that enhance the well-being of all Nigerians.
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