The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani.
The minister congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora on the occasion and urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of compassion, humility and service associated with the life of the Prophet.
“Every Eid ul Mawlid gives us reason to pause and draw lessons from a life defined by compassion, humility and service to others.
“These are qualities our nation needs now more than ever, and I encourage every Nigerian, not just our Muslim brothers and sisters, to reflect on them,” he said.
Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace and national cohesion, stressing that maintaining unity was a collective responsibility.
He urged citizens to celebrate the occasion with restraint and mutual respect, while wishing the Muslim community a peaceful and joyous Eid.
The minister further reaffirmed the commitment of the present administration to protecting lives and property and sustaining peace across the country.
