By Miriam Humbe
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026 as public holiday to mark Eid ul Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on Friday through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
The Minister urged Nigerians to use the celebration for sober reflection and prayers for the nation.
Tunji-Ojo said: “Every Eid ul Mawlid gives us reason to pause and draw lessons from a life defined by compassion, humility and service to others,” the minister said.
“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 called for tolerance, restraint and mutual respect during the celebration and beyond, and wished the Muslims a happy Mawlid.
