FG has declared a public holiday for Eid-ul-Maulud 2025 celebration.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has declared September 5 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in a statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, permanent secretary of the ministry.
This online news platform understands that the Eid-ul-Maulud celebration is in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion.
He urged the faithful to reflect on the prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance and compassion, adding that such values are critical to building a united and prosperous nation.
Tunji-Ojo also implored citizens, irrespective of faith, to use the celebration to pray for peace, security and stability in the country.
“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.
The minister asked Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security conscious while supporting government policies aimed at improving national unity and collective well-being.
Tunji-Ojo wished Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Maulud celebration.
