Government urges prayers for peace, unity, and national development
Government urges prayers for peace, unity, and national development
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, the annual celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the government extended warm felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria and in the diaspora. It urged the faithful to reflect deeply on the exemplary virtues of the Prophet, including peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.
The government emphasized that the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid offers Nigerians an opportunity to reinforce bonds of brotherhood, strengthen peaceful coexistence, and embrace the Prophet’s teachings of mutual respect and service to humanity. It called on Muslims and people of other faiths alike to seize the occasion as a moment of prayer for peace, security, and stability in the country, particularly as the nation continues to confront economic and security challenges.
“The Minister of Interior wishes Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration,” the statement read in part, noting that such observances also provide a platform to encourage unity and development across the country.
The government further appealed to citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive of national policies designed to foster stability and sustainable growth. According to the statement, shared responsibility and civic responsibility remain vital to building a stronger Nigeria.
Eid-ul-Mawlid, observed in Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is marked worldwide with prayers, lectures, processions, and acts of charity. In Nigeria, the day is officially recognized as a national public holiday, reflecting the country’s large Muslim population and its tradition of observing significant Islamic festivals.
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