Mawlid an-Nabi (12 Rabi' al-Awwal)
Expected: Saturday, August 14, 2027
12 Rabi' al-Awwal is the date commonly given for the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Muslims differ over whether to mark the day, and scholars also differ on the exact date.
Dates for the coming years
| Hijri year | Gregorian date |
|---|---|
| 1448 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
| 1449 | Saturday, August 14, 2027 |
| 1450 | Thursday, August 3, 2028 |
| 1451 | Tuesday, July 24, 2029 |
| 1452 | Saturday, July 13, 2030 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual day can differ by one day depending on moon sighting in your country.
Some Muslims mark the day with gatherings, recitation and remembrance of the Prophet's life. Others do not mark it, considering it an innovation.
Whatever one's view, learning the seerah (life of the Prophet ﷺ) and sending blessings upon him are acts that all Muslims agree are encouraged.
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When is Mawlid an-Nabi in 2027?
It is expected on Saturday, August 14, 2027 (12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449 AH). Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual day can differ by one day depending on moon sighting in your country.
Do all Muslims celebrate the Mawlid?
No. Practice differs between countries and schools of thought; some celebrate it, others do not.