The Federal Government has announced Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The declaration was made on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, acting on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
In the statement, the government extended congratulations to Muslims across Nigeria and the diaspora, urging them to embody the Prophet’s values of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.
Nigerians of all faiths were encouraged to use the occasion to pray for peace, security, and national stability, while supporting efforts to strengthen unity and foster development.
“The Minister of Interior wishes all Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration,” the statement added.
Eid-ul-Mawlid, observed in Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The occasion is traditionally marked with prayers, lectures, processions, and charitable acts.
In Nigeria, Eid-ul-Mawlid is recognised as a national public holiday, reflecting the country’s significant Muslim population and its longstanding tradition of celebrating major Islamic festivals.
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The holiday also provides an opportunity for religious and government leaders to call for peace and unity, especially amid ongoing security and economic challenges.
