The Federal Government has announced Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Mawlid, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The declaration was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani.
In the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended goodwill messages to Muslims in Nigeria and beyond, noting that the Prophet’s life and teachings remain worthy of emulation.
He urged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance and compassion, stressing that these values are crucial to building a united and progressive nation.
The minister also called on Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to pray for the peace, security, and stability of the country while supporting government efforts toward national harmony and sustainable development.
“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,” the statement quoted Tunji-Ojo as saying.
He further urged citizens to remain law-abiding, security-conscious, and supportive of government policies aimed at enhancing the well-being of all Nigerians, while wishing Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.