A man sells traditional doll toys and sweets for children to celebrate the birthday of prophet Muhammad “mawlid al nabi” in a makeshift tent in Cairo, December 30, 2014. (Photo by Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters)
CAIRO – 8 September 2024: The Egyptian government designates Sunday September 15, corresponding to Rabi’ al-Awwal 12, 1446 AH, an official paid holiday on Al Mawlid Al Nabawi occasion.
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, issued a decision that Sunday will be an official paid holiday for employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, public business sector companies, and private sector companies; on the occasion of the Prophet’s birthday.
Prophet Mohamed’s birthday, also known as Mawlid, is commemorated in Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.
People in some Muslim countries including Egypt celebrate the occasion by buying different kinds of sweets and holding public gatherings.
The Fatimids were the first to celebrate the Prophet's birthday, and they also celebrated the New Year; the Day of Ashura; the nights of Rajab 1, Sha'ban 1, and Sha'ban 15; the first of Ramadan; the Feast of Sacrifice; and the Feast of Fitr.
Additional reporting by Walaa Ali
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