When is Mawlid al-Nabi 2029?
What is Mawlid al-Nabi?
Mawlid al-Nabi falls on the 12th of Rabiʿ al-Awwal, when many Muslims commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Observances vary across countries, from recounting his life and character to lessons and gatherings.
The virtue of Mawlid al-Nabi
It marks the birth of the best of creation ﷺ, sent by Allah as a mercy to the worlds. About fasting Mondays the Prophet ﷺ said: "That is the day I was born" — so the occasion is above all a reminder of Allah’s immense favour to humanity through his mission.
What is done on Mawlid al-Nabi?
Many observe it with readings of the Prophet’s biography, gatherings of praise and remembrance, charity and feeding others, and lessons on his character. Practice differs between countries, and some scholars prefer devotion through simply following his Sunnah without a designated celebration — a matter of accepted difference among Muslims.
A brief history
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in Mecca in the Year of the Elephant (c. 571 CE) on a Monday — a point the early biographers agree on. The 12th of Rabi al-Awwal is the most widely cited day, though the 2nd, 8th, 9th and 10th are also reported. Large public Mawlid festivities are first recorded in Fatimid Egypt, and the observance became famous through the celebrations of Muzaffar al-Din Gökböri, ruler of Erbil, in the 6th century AH. From there it spread across the Muslim world, with customs differing by region and a well-known scholarly discussion about the celebration itself.
How is the date determined?
Dates here are calculated astronomically per the Umm al-Qura standard used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries rely on direct moon sighting instead, so the actual date can differ by about one day between regions.
Mawlid al-Nabi 2029 date by country
| Country | Expected date | Public holiday? |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 24 July 2029 | No |
| UAE | 24 July 2029 | Yes |
| Egypt | 24 July 2029 * | Yes |
| Pakistan | 24 July 2029 * | Yes |
| India | 25 July 2029 * | Yes |
| Bangladesh | 25 July 2029 * | Yes |
| Indonesia | 24 July 2029 | Yes |
| Morocco | 25 July 2029 * | Yes |
| Jordan | 24 July 2029 * | Yes |
| Türkiye | 24 July 2029 | No |
Countries marked with an asterisk rely on local moon sighting; the actual date may shift by about one day.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mawlid al-Nabi 2029?
Mawlid al-Nabi 2029 falls on Tuesday, 24 July 2029, i.e. 12 Rabiʿ I 1451 AH (12 Rabiʿ I) per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Does the date of Mawlid al-Nabi 2029 differ between countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt?
The date shown is calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries such as Pakistan, Egypt and Morocco rely on direct moon sighting, so the actual day may shift by about one day.
What do Muslims do on Mawlid al-Nabi?
Many observe it with readings of the Prophet’s biography, gatherings of praise and remembrance, charity and feeding others, and lessons on his character. Practice differs between countries, and some scholars prefer devotion through simply following his Sunnah without a designated celebration — a matter of accepted difference among Muslims.
Was the Prophet ﷺ really born on 12 Rabi al-Awwal?
What is agreed upon is that he ﷺ was born on a Monday in the Year of the Elephant — about fasting Mondays he said: “That is the day I was born.” The exact day of the month is debated among the early biographers: the 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th and 12th of Rabi al-Awwal are all reported, the 12th being the most famous.
Is Mawlid al-Nabi a public holiday in Saudi Arabia?
No — Mawlid is not an official public holiday in Saudi Arabia. It is, however, a public holiday in many countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, the UAE, Morocco, Jordan, Indonesia, India and Bangladesh.
Are Mawlid al-Nabi and Eid Milad un-Nabi the same occasion?
Yes. Eid Milad un-Nabi (also written Eid-e-Milad) is the name commonly used in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh for Mawlid al-Nabi — the same commemoration of the Prophet’s ﷺ birth on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Why do some Muslims observe it on 17 Rabi al-Awwal?
Most Shia scholars hold that the Prophet ﷺ was born on the 17th of Rabi al-Awwal, so Iran and some communities observe it then; the days between the 12th and the 17th are marked in Iran as Islamic Unity Week.
Mawlid al-Nabi dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 September 2024 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1446 AH |
| 2025 | 4 September 2025 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1447 AH |
| 2026 | 25 August 2026 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1448 AH |
| 2027 | 14 August 2027 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1449 AH |
| 2028 | 3 August 2028 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1450 AH |
| 2029 | 24 July 2029 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1451 AH |
| 2030 | 13 July 2030 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1452 AH |
| 2031 | 2 July 2031 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1453 AH |
| 2032 | 20 June 2032 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1454 AH |
| 2033 | 10 June 2033 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1455 AH |
| 2034 | 30 May 2034 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1456 AH |
| 2035 | 20 May 2035 | 12 Rabiʿ I 1457 AH |