Maulud of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani

The Maulud of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani is an annual religious festival held to honor the founder of the Tijjaniyya Sufi order. It serves as a significant event for communal prayer, spiritual reflection, and the celebration of Islamic teachings. The gathering typically attracts a vast number of devotees from various parts of Nigeria and beyond, making it one of the prominent religious fixtures in the Kano region.

In 2026, the celebration was hosted at the palace of Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano. The event was characterized by high-profile attendance, including Kano State Deputy Governor Sule Garo and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, who represented the President of Nigeria. The large turnout highlighted the deep cultural and religious following of the Tijjaniyya movement despite the political complexities surrounding the local emirship at the time.

Activities during the Maulud included religious recitations and traditional gatherings. While the organizers originally sought to use the Sani Abacha Stadium, the event was successfully moved to the Emir’s palace. The gathering concluded peacefully, emphasizing its primary purpose of religious devotion and the strengthening of ties among members of the Tijjaniyya sect.