FG Declares Tuesday Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid, Charges Nigerians on Peace, Unity
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, a public holiday to mark the 2026 Eid-ul-Mawlid, the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, with the
The Federal Government has designated Tuesday, August 25, as a public holiday to observe Eid-ul-Mawlid, the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's birth. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced this decision on behalf of the federal government, urging Nigerians to transform the celebration into an opportunity to prioritize peace, unity, and national cohesion.
The minister highlighted compassion, humility, and service to humanity as values exemplified by the Prophet and pertinent to Nigeria's pursuit of peace and development. He encouraged all Nigerians, regardless of faith, to reflect on these virtues during the holiday. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the responsibility for maintaining a peaceful society lies with every citizen and called for responsible celebration, marked by restraint, mutual respect, and consideration for all faiths.
He congratulated Muslims, both in Nigeria and the diaspora, and reiterated the administration's commitment to safeguarding lives and property while fostering national unity and promoting peaceful coexistence. The public holiday would offer Muslims a chance to commemorate the religious event while joining fellow Nigerians in contemplating the values of tolerance, compassion, service, and peaceful coexistence championed by the government.
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