The Holy Prophet Muhammad was born on Eid-ul-Mawlid, and the Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, to be a public holiday.
This was verified in a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday and signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior.
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the interior minister, reportedly sent heartfelt greetings to Muslims worldwide and in Nigeria.
He emphasized that in order to create a cohesive and forward-thinking country, the Muslim Ummah must imitate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.
As stated in the statement, Tunji-Ojo said, “The Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration 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.”
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