Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Mawlid, Milad) falls on the 12th or 17th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal. Some Muslims in Australia celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's birth and life on this date with lectures and conferences on Islam and current events in the Islamic world.
Is Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) a Public Holiday?
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
What Do People Do?
Many Muslims in Australia may fast during daylight hours on Eid Milad ul-Nabi. They may also attend special prayer meetings or lectures on Muhammad's life or on Islam's spiritual aspects. Some Muslim groups also hold classes for children on Muhammad's life or a communal meal or celebration.
The rooms used during the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday celebrations are often modestly decorated with banners, flowers or balloons. Other groups hold lectures to inform people about Islam, Mohammed's life and current events in the Muslim world. Stalls selling Islamic books are seen at many events.
Public Life
Eid Milad ul-Nabi is not a federal public holiday in Australia.
Note: Regional customs or Moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the Crescent Moon is first seen.
Year
Weekday
Date
Name
Holiday Type
2016
Mon
12 Dec
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2017
Fri
1 Dec
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2018
Wed
21 Nov
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2019
Sun
10 Nov
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2020
Thu
29 Oct
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2021
Tue
19 Oct
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2022
Sat
8 Oct
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2023
Wed
27 Sep
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2024
Mon
16 Sep
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2025
Fri
5 Sep
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2026
Wed
26 Aug
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
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