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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.
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 | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Per | 29 Eki | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2021 | Sal | 19 Eki | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2022 | Paz | 9 Eki | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2022 | Pzt | 10 Eki | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Holiday | State Holiday | All except JHR, KDH, KTN, TRG |
| 2023 | Per | 28 Eyl | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2024 | Pzt | 16 Eyl | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2025 | Cum | 5 Eyl | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2026 | Çar | 26 Ağu | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2027 | Paz | 15 Ağu | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2028 | Per | 3 Ağu | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2029 | Sal | 24 Tem | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Federal Public Holiday | |
| 2030 | Cmt | 13 Tem | 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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