Prophet's birthday public holiday confirmed for August 25
The sighting of the crescent means that August 14 will be the first day of Rabi Al Awwal, and the prophet's birthday, which falls on Rabi Al Awwal 12, will be on Tuesday, August 25.
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The crescent moon of Rabi Al Awwal has been sighted in the UAE, confirming that Prophet Muhammad's birthday (Mawlid) falls on Tuesday, August 25. Residents receive a one-day public holiday to celebrate the occasion.
Under a 2025 resolution, all UAE public holidays except Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha can be moved to the start or end of the week if they fall on a weekday, subject to a Cabinet decision. Since the holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, the government may decide to shift it to create a three-day weekend for residents.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 13 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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