The Prophet's Birthday commemorates the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. It is one of the most significant religious observances for many Muslims around the world.

When is the Prophet's Birthday?

The Prophet's Birthday is celebrated on on the 12th day of Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

The following is the list of the Prophet's Birthday from 2020 to 2049.

The History of the Prophet's Birthday

The Prophet's Birthday commemorates the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), who was born in Mecca around 570 CE, in the Islamic month of Rabi' al-Awwal.

During Prophet Muhammad's lifetime and for about two centuries after his death, Mawlid was not formally celebrated.

Early Muslim communities focused on daily prayer, charity and following the Prophet's teachings, but did not mark his birthday with special events.

The earliest documented public celebrations of the Prophet's Birthday began during the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt, a Shia Muslim dynasty, around the 10th century.

During the 12th century, the Sunni ruler of Erbil (in present-day Iraq) began organizing grand public celebrations of Mawlid, with lectures, poetry and charitable giving.

Over time, The Prophet's Birthday celebrations spread across the Muslim world, with each region incorporating local customs and unique styles of observance.

The Prophet's Birthday is now widely celebrated in many Muslim-majority countries, and it remains a public holiday in many countries like Algeria, Morocco, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and several Gulf countries.