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Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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