The uae has officially declared a public holiday for government employees to mark the birth anniversary of prophet muhammad (Pbuh), which falls on friday, road falls on Friday, sleptmber 5, 2025, 2025, Acord Islamic (Hijri) calendar.As this year’s observance coincides with a Friday, UAE Residents May Benefit from a long weekend (Friday to Sunday), Providing a Time for Spiritual Reflection and Rest.
Date determination based on lunar observations
The Islamic Calendar Follows The Lunar Cycle, and Key Religious Dates – Such as the prophet’s birthday -are determined by the sighting of the new moon.On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the International Astronomy Center in the UAE Confirmed that the Crescent Marking The Start of Rabi Al Awwal (The Third Month of the Islamic Calendar) Was not sighre in the Arabare in the Arabare.Due to this, the 12th of rabi awwal -the date traditionally recognized as the prophet Muhammad’s Birthday –Will be observed on Friday, September 5, 2025, in the uaee and several differences.
Significance of the 12th of Rabi Al Awwal
The 12th Day of Rabi Al Awvel Holds Profound Significance in islam as it CommeMorates The Birth of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh). Across the Muslim world, this day is marked with prayers, religious lectures, and community gatherings that celebrate the prophet’s life, character, and teachers.It is a moment to reflect on the prophet’s message of compassion, justice, and unity, which remains center to the Islamic Faith.
Who was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) is Regarded as the Final Messenger of Islam, Following Prophets Such as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. He was born in MECCA in the year 570 Ce, Known as the year of the elephant, and passed away in 632 Ce in Medina.Throughout his life, the prophet played a transformative role – not only as a spiritual leader but also as a unifier and reformer of arabian socialy. His Teachings, preserved in the Qur’an and Hadith, Foundation of Islamic Belief and Practice, Continuing to Influence Over a billion muslims worldwide
