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Is Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) a Public Holiday?
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal 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 Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Read more about Milad un Nabi (Mawlid).Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Nov 10 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Muslim |
| 2020 | Thu | Oct 29 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Muslim |
| 2021 | Tue | Oct 19 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Muslim |
| 2022 | Sun | Oct 9 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Muslim |
| 2023 | Thu | Sep 28 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Muslim |
| 2024 | Mon | Sep 16 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2025 | Fri | Sep 5 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2026 | Wed | Aug 26 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2027 | Sun | Aug 15 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2028 | Thu | Aug 3 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2029 | Tue | Jul 24 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
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