By Shafi’u Yahaya
Sayyada Ummahani Ibrahim Inyass has organised the 2026 Maulud celebration at Rijiyar Zaki, Kano, bringing together followers of the Tijjaniyya Islamic movement and other Muslim faithful to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Sayyada Ummahani is a respected religious personality from the family of the late Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass, who is widely recognised as a prominent figure in the history and spread of the Tijjaniyya movement across the world.
The annual religious gathering featured various Islamic activities aimed at promoting love for the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), strengthening Islamic brotherhood and encouraging peaceful coexistence among Muslims.
Speaking to our reporter, Sayyada Ummahani’s spokesperson, Mallam Aminu Usman, explained that this year’s Maulud activities commenced on Thursday with a visit to the Goron Dutse Correctional Centre in Kano.
According to him, the visit was part of the outreach activities organised for the occasion, particularly to support inmates who were unable to pay fines imposed on them by the courts.
He said the initiative reflected the concern of the organisers for people in difficult circumstances and their commitment to extending humanitarian support beyond the main Maulud gathering.
The event also attracted several followers of the Tijjaniyya movement, including Mallam Ahmad Kabir Ahmad Tabi’una, who expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to participate in the religious gathering.
He described Maulud as an important Islamic occasion through which Muslims express their love for Prophet Muhammad (SAW), adding that such gatherings help strengthen relationships and promote unity among the Muslim Ummah across the world.
He further noted that the celebration provides an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the teachings, exemplary character and noble lifestyle of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Another Tijjaniyya follower, Abduljallal Sosaifa, from Dukawa, also spoke with our reporter about the importance of Maulud and its contribution to strengthening religious devotion and unity among members of the Muslim community.
The celebration formed part of the wider religious activities through which followers of the Tijjaniyya movement commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and promote Islamic teachings, brotherhood and peaceful coexistence.