The Federal Government announced the holiday in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 3, by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, on behalf of Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
“The Federal Government has declared Friday, 5th September 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him),” the statement read.
Eid-ul-Mawlid, observed in the third month of the Islamic calendar (Rabi’ al-Awwal), marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
The government congratulated Muslims across Nigeria and the diaspora, urging them to uphold the Prophet’s values of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion. It also appealed to Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to pray for peace, security, and stability while supporting government efforts to strengthen unity and drive sustainable development.
Minister Tunji-Ojo emphasized:
“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.”