On May 25, 2026, Chad’s Minister of Public Security and Immigration, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, issued urgent directives to bolster safety measures across public and religious spaces in anticipation of Tabaski festivities.
The minister’s order mandates security agencies to enforce strict vigilance protocols, ensuring mosques, churches, and other places of worship remain protected. Additionally, markets, government buildings, and gathering areas will receive heightened surveillance during the celebrations.
The official notice emphasizes the absolute necessity of adhering to these security arrangements without exception throughout the holiday period. Tabaski, also known as Eid al-Adha, is a major Islamic festival featuring communal prayers, livestock sacrifices, and widespread family and community gatherings—all of which traditionally draw large crowds to worship sites and commercial hubs.
These precautionary steps come amid persistent regional security concerns. Strengthening protection measures aims to eliminate risks that could disrupt the peaceful observance of the holiday.
