By Kazeem Ugbodaga
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior.
The declaration was announced on Friday by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who conveyed the Federal Government’s greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora.
Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect on the values associated with the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, particularly compassion, humility and service to humanity.
“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.
He stressed that those values remained particularly important at a time when the country needed greater understanding, tolerance and unity.
“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 added.
The minister also called on Nigerians to use the celebration as an opportunity to pray for peace, stability and greater cohesion across the country.
He noted that national unity was a shared responsibility and urged citizens to contribute to an atmosphere of peace and mutual respect during the celebration.
Tunji-Ojo further appealed to Muslims and other Nigerians celebrating the holiday to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly, while wishing the Muslim community a joyous and peaceful Eid ul Mawlid.
He reiterated the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu administration to safeguarding lives and property across the country and maintaining peace.
The declaration means workers and members of the public will have Tuesday, August 25, as a nationwide public holiday for the Eid ul Mawlid celebration.
