The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world.
The Minister urged Muslims to reflect on the virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
He emphasised that these values are essential in building a united, prosperous, and progressive nation.
Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians, regardless of their religious beliefs, to use the occasion to pray for the peace, security, and stability of the country.
The minister encouraged citizens to remain law-abiding, security conscious, and supportive of government policies aimed at promoting national unity and sustainable development.
He stated that the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid would offers an opportunity to strengthen bonds of brotherhood, promote peaceful coexistence, and imbibe the Prophet’s teachings of mutual respect and selfless service to humanity.
Eid-ul-Mawlid is observed in the third month of the Islamic calendar (Rabi’ al-Awwal) and commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The day is marked with prayers, lectures, processions, and acts of charity. In Nigeria, the day is recognized as a national public holiday, reflecting the country’s large Muslim population and long-standing tradition of observing major Islamic festivals.
