The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday in commemoration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
The announcement was contained in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the government, extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and beyond. He urged the Muslim Ummah to uphold the Prophet’s values of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion, noting that such virtues remain essential to building a united and progressive nation.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians, regardless of faith, to seize the occasion to pray for peace, security, and stability across the country, while supporting government efforts to foster national unity and sustainable development. 
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 stated.
He further appealed to citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive of government policies geared toward improving the well-being of Nigerians. The minister wished all Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.
