BREAKING: FG Declares Friday Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on behalf of the government in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo extended felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world.
He urged them to use the occasion to reflect on the exemplary virtues of the Prophet, which include peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.
He emphasised that these values remain vital for building a united, prosperous, and progressive Nigeria.
Tunji-Ojo further appealed to Nigerians of all faiths to seize the opportunity to pray for the peace, security, and stability of the country, while also supporting the government’s ongoing efforts to foster harmony and sustainable development.
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“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 minister said.
Tunji-Ojo also encouraged citizens to remain law-abiding, security-conscious, and supportive of government policies designed to enhance the collective well-being of Nigerians.