BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid Ul Mawlid
The government urged Nigerians to celebrate with restraint and pray for peace, while reflecting on Prophet Muhammad’s teachings of compassion and humility.
- The Federal Government declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year's Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
- Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani on Friday.
- Tunji-Ojo encouraged Nigerians to reflect on the values of compassion, humility, and service associated with the life of Prophet Muhammad during the occasion.
- Calling for national unity, the Minister urged Nigerians to pray for peace and cohesion while reaffirming the administration's commitment to protecting lives and property across Nigeria.
- The holiday serves as an opportunity for peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths, with the Minister wishing the Muslim community a joyous and peaceful Eid.
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Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday
"Every Eid ul Mawlid gives us reason to pause and draw lessons from a life defined by compassion, humility and service to others," he said. The post Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
BREAKING: Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
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. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene […] BREAKING: Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
FG declares public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the 2026 Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani. The minister congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora on the occasio…
FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The post FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid appeared first on Vanguard News.
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