Public Holiday: FG Declares Friday To Mark Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government has set aside Friday, September 5, 2025 as a public holiday to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad known as Eid-ul-Mawlid.
This was contained in a statement
by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Wednesday.
Muslims across the country and in the diaspora were congratulated by the government, urging them to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.
The statement read in part
“The Minister of Interior wishes Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.
“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 government, however, appealed to citizens to remain law-abiding and security conscious while supporting its policies aimed at promoting national unity and sustainable development.
Eid-ul-Mawlid, observed in the third month of the Islamic calendar (Rabi’ al-Awwal), commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. It is marked with prayers, lectures, processions, and acts of charity.
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