FG DECLARES FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR EID UL MAWLID CELEBRATION
September 3, 2025
Nigerian government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid, commemorating Prophet Muhammad’s birth.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on behalf of the Minister, urged Muslims and all citizens to embody virtues such as peace, love, and tolerance, and to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria. The celebration is seen as an opportunity to foster brotherhood, promote unity, and support national development.