Nigeria Declares Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid

The Government of Nigeria declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was issued on Friday by the Ministry of Interior through a statement signed by Permanent Secretary Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the Prophet's virtues of compassion, humility, and service to others, stating that these qualities are essential for the nation's current needs. He called for collective prayer to promote national peace and cohesion, emphasizing that maintaining unity is a shared responsibility.

Tunji-Ojo appealed for citizens to celebrate with restraint and mutual respect. He further reaffirmed the administration's commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the country during the holiday period.