The UAE will begin Rabi Al Awwal on Monday, August 25, after the crescent moon was not sighted on Saturday. This marks a rare divergence from Saudi Arabia, which starts the month a day earlier. The ...

Eid Milad-un-Nabi is expected to be observed in Pakistan on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, according to a forecast by the ...

In the evening of August 23, the Clock Tower in Makkah, located just across the Holy Kaaba, lit up signalling the entry into the month of Rabi' Al Awwal. A picture shared on X by Haramain, shows the ...

The next UAE public holiday is coming soon, and we’re already counting down the days. But how many days will we need to count down to? The spotting of the Rabi’ Al Awwal moon may just give us a clue.

One of the remaining key dates in the UAE calendar is the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (PBUH), which always falls on the 12th ...

Mawlid, also known as Eid Milad-un-Nabi, is an annual festival observed by many Muslims. It is a celebration of the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's birth. While the Prophet Muhammad was alive, he ...

The UAE has declared a public holiday for government employees on Friday, September 5, 2025, to mark Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. Falling on a Friday, the holiday may result in a three-day ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Mawlid, also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, is the birthday of Prophet Muhammad during ...