See the Seven Sisters Eclipse
On July 20, skywatchers in North America can witness the Moon pass in front of the Pleiades. Learn more about the myths behind this star cluster.
Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet Muhammed's (also known as Mohammed or Muhammad) birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while Shi'a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Muhammed is believed to be the last prophet.
Is The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday a Public Holiday?
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The Prophet Muhammed was born in Mecca, a city in Saudi Arabia that is revered as holy by Muslims.
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About The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Read more about The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday.The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thu | Oct 29 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2021 | Tue | Oct 19 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2022 | Sun | Oct 9 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2022 | Mon | Oct 10 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Holiday | State Holiday | All except JHR, KDH, KTN, TRG |
| 2023 | Thu | Sep 28 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2024 | Mon | Sep 16 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2025 | Fri | Sep 5 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2026 | Wed | Aug 26 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2027 | Sun | Aug 15 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2028 | Thu | Aug 3 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2029 | Tue | Jul 24 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2030 | Sat | Jul 13 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public 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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