NIGERIA: FG Declares Friday Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Mawlid

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria 

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

This was announced in Abuja on Tuesday through a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and beyond, urging them to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.

He further called on all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, security, and national stability, stressing that Eid-ul-Mawlid provides an opportunity to foster unity and promote mutual respect.

“The celebration 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 read.

Tunji-Ojo also urged citizens to remain law-abiding, security-conscious, and supportive of government policies while wishing Muslims a joyous and peaceful celebration.