WorldStage The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria as they join the rest of the world to mark Eid-el-Maulud (Maulud Nabiyy) in commemoration of the birth and life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The speaker extended the compliments in a release by Musa Abdullahi Krishi, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
Maulud is traditionally celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi’al-Awwal, which is the third month in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The date for Maulud in 2026 falls on Tuesday, August 25, as per the Gregorian calendar.
Speaker Abbas stated that Muslims are obligated to follow his example and incorporate the Islamic principles he established into their daily lives.
He reminded Muslims of the importance of Prophet Muhammad’s noble birth, the influence of his teachings, and the examples his life set for humanity. The Speaker noted that this benefits not only Muslims but the entire world.
Speaker Abbas called on Muslims to keep showing love, compassion, and charity not only to each other but also to non-Muslims, highlighting that Islamic values must continue to serve as their compass in all areas of life.
The Speaker wished Muslims joyful celebrations.
