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FG Declares Friday September 5 Public Holiday

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Friday, September 5, 2025, has been declared as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Interior, Ms Magdalene Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and beyond, wishing them a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.

However, he urged them to reflect on the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.

He also asked Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to pray for peace, security, and stability in the country, while supporting government’s drive for unity and development.

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Modupe Gbadeyanka is a fast-rising journalist with Business Post Nigeria. Her passion for journalism is amazing. She is willing to learn more with a view to becoming one of the best pen-pushers in Nigeria. Her role models are the duo of CNN's Richard Quest and Christiane Amanpour.

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