Your Guide to International Celebrations

When is Mawlid an-Nabi?

Mawlid an-Nabi literally means Birth of the Prophet, and is always held on the twelfth day of the month Rabi'-ul-Awwal. This is the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.

Year	Mawlid an-Nabi
2013	Friday, January 25th
2014	Tuesday, January 14th
2015	Sunday, January 4th and also on Thursday, December 24th
2016	Monday, December 12th
2017	Friday, December 1st
2018	Tuesday, November 20th
2019	Sunday, November 10th
2020	Thursday, October 29th