BREAKING NEWS: Federal Government Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
BREAKING NEWS: Federal Government Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria News The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to allow Nigerians to commemorate this year's Eid ul Mawlid, the celebration marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. The declaration means workers in government institutions and other establishments observing the federal holiday are expected to have Tuesday off, although essential services will continue. WHAT EID UL MAWLID MEANS Eid ul Mawlid is an important occasion observed by many Muslims around the world. It is traditionally marked through prayers, religious gatherings, lectures and other activities focused on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. In Nigeria, the occasion is observed in different ways depending on local traditions and communitie...