By Tonia Okereke
The Federal Government has announced Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this yearโs Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The announcement came in statement was issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
The government congratulated Muslims across the country and in the diaspora on the occasion, urging them to emulate the Prophetโs virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.
โThe Minister of Interior wishes Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.
โThe celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid offers us yet another opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, promote peaceful coexistence, and imbibe the Prophetโs teachings of mutual respect and selfless service to humanity,โ the statement added.
The government appealed to citizens to remain law-abiding and security conscious while supporting its policies aimed at promoting national unity and sustainable development.
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