Islamic holidays · 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH
Mawlid al-Nabi 2027
12 Rabi al-Awwal · The Prophet's birthday
Saturday, 14 August 2027
Remembering the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
What is Mawlid al-Nabi?
Mawlid al-Nabi remembers the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, born in Mecca in the Year of the Elephant (around 570–571 CE) in the month of Rabi al-Awwal. The most widely accepted date is 12 Rabi al-Awwal; scholars mention other dates as well, and they also differ on whether to celebrate it.
Where it is observed, Muslims gather to recite the Qur'an, send blessings on the Prophet ﷺ and learn about his life; in Bosnia mawlid gatherings are held throughout Rabi al-Awwal.
How it is observed
- Sending blessings (salawat) on the Prophet ﷺ.
- Reading and learning about his life (sirah) and character.
- Gatherings in mosques and homes with Qur'an recitation and nasheeds.
- Reviving his Sunnah in daily life.
Mawlid al-Nabi dates for the next ten years
| Year | Date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, 14 August 2027 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH |
| 2028 | Thursday, 3 August 2028 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1450 AH |
| 2029 | Tuesday, 24 July 2029 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1451 AH |
| 2030 | Saturday, 13 July 2030 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1452 AH |
| 2031 | Wednesday, 2 July 2031 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1453 AH |
| 2032 | Sunday, 20 June 2032 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1454 AH |
| 2033 | Friday, 10 June 2033 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1455 AH |
| 2034 | Tuesday, 30 May 2034 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1456 AH |
| 2035 | Sunday, 20 May 2035 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1457 AH |
| 2036 | Friday, 9 May 2036 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1458 AH |
Expected dates based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Moon sighting and official announcements in some countries may differ by one day.
Hadiths on “Significance and Status of the Sunnah”
- There will be in the latter time of my Ummah people who will narrate what neither you nor your fathers have heard. Beware of them
- Whoever reports a Hadīth on my authority that is thought to be false is one of the two liars
- Lo! Soon a Hadīth from me will be conveyed to a man, while he is reclining on his couch, and he says: ‘Between us and you is Allah’s Book
Frequently asked questions
When is Mawlid al-Nabi 2027?
Mawlid al-Nabi 2027 is expected on Saturday, 14 August 2027 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH).
When is Mawlid al-Nabi 2028?
Mawlid al-Nabi 2028 is expected on Thursday, 3 August 2028 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1450 AH).
How many days until Mawlid al-Nabi?
279 days until Saturday, 14 August 2027. The countdown at the top of this page updates by itself.
When was the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ born?
In Mecca, in the Year of the Elephant (about 570–571 CE), in Rabi al-Awwal; the 12th of the month is the date most often given.
What happens at a mawlid gathering?
The Qur'an is recited, blessings are sent on the Prophet ﷺ, poems and nasheeds about his birth are recited and a talk is given about his life.