The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, the Islamic celebration commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
Newsonspot reports that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration 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 them to use the occasion to reflect on the teachings and values associated with the life of Prophet Muhammad.
According to the minister, values such as compassion, humility and service to humanity remain important to Nigeria, particularly as the country continues efforts to promote peace, unity and social cohesion.
He encouraged all Nigerians, regardless of religious affiliation, to reflect on these values and use the occasion to promote peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.
“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 also called on Nigerians to pray for peace, unity and national cohesion, stressing that building a peaceful and united country requires the collective efforts of citizens.
He urged Muslims and other Nigerians taking part in the celebrations to observe the holiday peacefully and responsibly while respecting people of different religious and social backgrounds.
Tunji-Ojo wished the Muslim community a peaceful and joyous Eid ul Mawlid and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the country.
Eid ul Mawlid is an annual Islamic observance commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Muslims in Nigeria and other parts of the world mark the occasion through prayers, religious gatherings, lectures and reflections on the Prophet’s teachings.
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The Federal Government traditionally declares public holidays for major Islamic celebrations, including Eid ul Mawlid, Eid-el-Fitr and Eid-el-Kabir.
The August 25 holiday will give Muslim faithful across Nigeria an opportunity to observe the occasion while encouraging broader reflection on compassion, peaceful coexistence, service to humanity and respect for others.
Government offices and other institutions covered by the declaration are expected to observe Tuesday, August 25, as a work-free day.
