Diwali/Deepavali
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The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday in Malaysia
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.
In 2019 it falls on a Saturday. Due to this, some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sat | Jan 3 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday |
| 2015 | Thu | Dec 24 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday |
| 2016 | Mon | Dec 12 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Dec 1 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | Nov 20 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Nov 9 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday |
| 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 | Sat | Oct 8 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Sep 27 | 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 | Federal Public Holiday |
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