KEY POINTS
- September 5, 2025, is a public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid.
- The Interior Minister asks for national prayers, peace, also harmony.
- Celebration further shows how Prophet Muhammad was kind and tolerant.
Nigeria has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
The Ministry of Interior announced the holiday in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja by its Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extending greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and also across the world.
Call for peace and unity
Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and also compassion values he described as crucial for building a united and progressive Nigeria.
“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,” he said.
Prayers for further stability
The minister also called on Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to pray for peace, security, and stability in the country, while supporting government efforts to foster national harmony and sustainable development.
He further urged citizens to remain law-abiding, security-conscious, and supportive of policies aimed at enhancing the well-being of all Nigerians.
Celebration across the country
Muslims all throughout the world observe Eid-ul-Mawlid as a day to think about the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Furthermore the holiday usually includes prayers, lectures, and community work in Nigeria, which has the biggest Muslim population in Africa.
The government’s announcement also means that millions of Nigerian Muslims will be able to take part in the celebrations and observances that will take place.
