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 issued 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 Federal Government, extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe. He urged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion, stressing that these values are essential for fostering unity and national progress. The minister further called on Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to pray for peace, security, and stability in the country while supporting government efforts toward harmony and sustainable development. “Eid-ul-Mawlid presents yet another opportunity to deepen the spirit of brotherhood, promote peaceful coexistence, and imbibe the Prophet’s teachings of mutual respect and selfless service to humanity,” the statement quoted Tunji-Ojo as saying. He also enjoined citizens to remain law-abiding, security-conscious, and supportive of government policies aimed at improving the welfare of all Nigerians, while wishing Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.