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Milad un Nabi 2026 in South Africa

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 Milad un Nabi a Public Holiday?

Milad un Nabi 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

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Milad un Nabi Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020ThuOct 29Milad un NabiMuslim
2021TueOct 19Milad un NabiMuslim
2022SunOct 9Milad un NabiMuslim
2023ThuSep 28Milad un NabiMuslim
2024MonSep 16Milad un NabiMuslim
2025FriSep 5Milad un NabiMuslim
2026WedAug 26Milad un Nabi (Tentative Date)Muslim
2027SunAug 15Milad un Nabi (Tentative Date)Muslim
2028ThuAug 3Milad un Nabi (Tentative Date)Muslim
2029TueJul 24Milad un Nabi (Tentative Date)Muslim
2030SatJul 13Milad un Nabi (Tentative Date)Muslim

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