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Many Muslims in India observe Milad un-Nabi, which commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's (or Mohammad's) birthday. Milad un-Nabi is a gazetted holiday in India and is also known as Nabi Day, Mawlid, Mohammad's Birthday or the Prophet's Birthday.
Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Those who observe Milad-un-Nabi gatherings remember, discuss and celebrate the advent of the Prophet Muhammad's birth and his teachings. Some people send Milad-un-Nabi e-cards to friends and family. Many Sunni Muslims celebrate this event on the 12th of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while the Shi'a community celebrates it on the 17th of Rabi' al-awwal.
Many activities include:
Many people carry green flags or banners or wear green ribbons or items of clothing when taking part in these events. The color green represents Islam and paradise. Many Kashmiri Muslims gather at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, which is in the Indian province of Jammu and Kashmir. It houses a hair that is believed to have come from the Prophet Mohammad. Thousands of people attend prayers at the shrine on the night before Milad un-Nabi. The relic is displayed in the mosque after the morning prayers. It was paraded through the town in previous years.
Milad un-Nabi is a gazetted holiday in India so government offices, post offices and banks are closed on the day. Islamic stores, businesses and other organizations may be closed or have reduced opening hours. Those wishing to use public transport on the day may need to contact the local transport authorities to check on timetables.
Large prayer meetings, parades and marches may cause local disruption to traffic. This is particularly true of areas of India with a predominantly Muslim population.
This Eid festival commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's (or Mohammad) birth and celebrates his teachings.
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.
Note: During a gazetted holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
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2005 | Fri | Apr 22 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2006 | Tue | Apr 11 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2007 | Sun | Apr 1 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2008 | Fri | Mar 21 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2009 | Mon | Mar 9 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2010 | Sat | Feb 27 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2011 | Wed | Feb 16 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2012 | Sun | Feb 5 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2013 | Fri | Jan 25 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2014 | Tue | Jan 14 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2015 | Sun | Jan 4 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2016 | Tue | Dec 13 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2017 | Sat | Dec 2 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2018 | Wed | Nov 21 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2019 | Sun | Nov 10 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2020 | Fri | Oct 30 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2021 | Tue | Oct 19 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2022 | Sun | Oct 9 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2023 | Thu | Sep 28 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad | Gazetted Holiday |
2024 | Mon | Sep 16 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad (Tentative Date) | Gazetted Holiday |
2025 | Fri | Sep 5 | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad (Tentative Date) | Gazetted Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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