Get Ready for Stunning Auroras
Potential aurora displays are expected on June 14 as NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G2 storm watch, with elevated geomagnetic activity.
Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet Muhammed's (also known as Mohammed or Muhammad) birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while Shi'a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Muhammed is believed to be the last prophet.
Is Maouloud a Public Holiday?
Maouloud is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The Prophet Muhammed was born in Mecca, a city in Saudi Arabia that is revered as holy by Muslims.
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About Maouloud
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | don | 29 okt | Maouloud | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | maa | 18 okt | Maouloud | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | vri | 7 okt | Day off for Maouloud | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | zon | 9 okt | Maouloud | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | woe | 27 sep | Maouloud | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | zon | 15 sep | Maouloud | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | vri | 5 sep | Maouloud (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | woe | 26 aug | Maouloud (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | zon | 15 aug | Maouloud (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | don | 3 aug | Maouloud (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | din | 24 jul | Maouloud (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | zat | 13 jul | Maouloud (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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