Mawlid al-Nabi, also called Milad un Nabi, marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad and in 2025 is expected to fall around Thursday, Sept. 4, and Friday, Sept. 5. The date corresponds with the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal — the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar — observed by most Sunni Muslims.
Some Shia traditions, however, commemorate it on the 17th of the month. Because the Islamic calendar follows lunar cycles, the exact date depends on when the new moon is sighted locally.
For many Muslims, Mawlid serves as an opportunity to honor the Prophet’s legacy...