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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 2022, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sun | Oct 9 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Sep 27 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Sep 16 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | 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 |
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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