Milad un-Nabi (Tentative Date)
August 26 - WEDNESDAY
Observance: Gazetted Holiday Holiday (India)
"The joyous celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday with prayers, processions, and charitable acts."
Celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam and last messenger of God.
Traditions:
- Organizing night-long prayers and recitations of Na'at (poems praising the Prophet)
- Decorating mosques and homes with lights and green flags
- Distributing food and charity to the poor and needy
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Fun Fact:
The celebration's date varies as it follows the Islamic lunar calendar, which is 11 days shorter than the solar year.