Eid al-Adha
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's Birthday a Public Holiday?
The Prophet's Birthday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2024, 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's Birthday
Read more about The Prophet's Birthday.The Prophet's Birthday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Nov 9 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Oct 29 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Oct 18 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Oct 8 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Sep 27 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Sep 15 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Sep 4 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Aug 25 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Aug 14 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Aug 3 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Jul 24 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | 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.
