FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid celebration

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, according to Punch.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and urged citizens to reflect on compassion, humility, and service, values associated with the Prophet’s life.

He called for prayers for peace and national cohesion, urging Nigerians to celebrate with restraint and mutual respect while reaffirming the administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property.