The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (SAW).

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 2, in Abuja by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.

Eid-ul-Mawlid is observed annually by Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as a day to commemorate the birth of Prophet Mohammed. The government urged citizens, especially Muslims, to use the occasion to reflect on the Prophet’s teachings of peace, love, and tolerance.