By Ibrahim Kegbegbe
Abuja, Nigeria – 3 September, 2025
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Maulid Nabiy, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Muslims across the country and in the Diaspora on the occasion.
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“On behalf of the Federal Government, I extend warm greetings to all Muslim faithful. I urge Nigerians to use this period to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, embrace unity, and pray for peace, progress, and prosperity in our nation,” Tunji-Ojo said.
The government urged citizens to conduct themselves peacefully during the holiday while fostering love and tolerance across religious and ethnic divides.
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The Merit Newspaper reports that Maulid Nabiy is observed annually by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
