Mawlid al-Nabi ﷺ Countdown
The birth of the Prophet ﷺ — 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Mawlid al-Nabi ﷺ is in 37 days — Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
What is Mawlid al-Nabi ﷺ?
Mawlid al-Nabi (Eid Milad-un-Nabi) is observed on 12 Rabi al-Awwal, marking the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
When is Mawlid al-Nabi ﷺ in 2026?
In India, Mawlid al-Nabi ﷺ falls on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 (in 37 days), based on the expected moon sighting.
This date is calculated for India and may shift by a day depending on the actual crescent sighting — final confirmation comes from your local Hilal committee after Maghrib. Because India follows local sighting, the date can differ from Saudi Arabia by about a day.
Significance
Widely observed across India, especially in the Barelvi tradition, as a time to celebrate the life, character and mercy of the Prophet ﷺ. Practice varies between communities.
How it is observed
Gatherings feature Naat, Seerah (life of the Prophet ﷺ), processions and charity. Many decorate homes and mosques and share food with the needy.