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, 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 across the diaspora, urging Nigerians to reflect on the values of compassion, humility and service associated with the life of Prophet Muhammad.
“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.
The minister urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace and national unity, stressing that maintaining cohesion remained a collective responsibility.
He also called on citizens to celebrate the occasion with restraint and mutual respect, while wishing the Muslim community a peaceful and joyous Eid.
Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to protecting lives and property and sustaining peace across the country.
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