The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and around the world, urging Nigerians to reflect on the virtues of compassion, humility and service demonstrated by the Prophet during his lifetime.
He said the occasion provided an opportunity for citizens to draw lessons from the Prophet’s life and apply those values in addressing the challenges facing the country.
The minister also urged Nigerians to use the celebration to pray for peace, unity and national cohesion, stressing that building and sustaining a united nation was a shared responsibility.
He called on Muslims and other Nigerians to celebrate peacefully and with restraint and mutual respect, while wishing the Muslim community a joyous and peaceful Eid ul Mawlid.
Tunji-Ojo further reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and property and promoting lasting peace across the country.
