The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the government in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion, urging citizens to reflect on the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.
“These values remain essential in building a united, prosperous, and progressive nation,” he said.
The Minister further appealed to Nigerians, regardless of religious affiliation, to pray for peace, security, and stability in the country, while supporting ongoing government efforts to strengthen national harmony and drive sustainable development.
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