Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi: History, Date & Significance
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi is the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal in the Hijri calendar, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In Bangladesh milad and waz mahfils go on through the day, Julus processions pass through the cities, and darood is recited into the evening.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi 2027: Date
- English Date
- Sunday, August 15, 2027
- Bengali Date
- 31 Srabon 1434
- Hijri Date
- 12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449 AH
- Days Left
- 313 days
Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon in Bangladesh, so the date can shift by a day.
History of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal. The same date is also remembered as the day of his passing. Public celebration of the Mawlid grew from the Fatimid era in Egypt, around the eleventh century, and spread across the Muslim world. It took deep root in the devotional culture of Bengal.
In Bangladesh the day is a public holiday. Milad mahfils are held in mosques, homes and public places, where people gather to hear the Prophet's life story, sing his praise and send blessings on him. Jashne Julus processions fill the streets of Dhaka, Chattogram and other cities, and the Chattogram julus now draws several lakh people.
How Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Is Celebrated
- Milad mahfils with recitation of the Prophet’s biography and darood
- Jashne Julus processions through Dhaka, Chattogram, and other cities
- Sermons and discussions on the Prophet’s life and teachings
- Distribution of tabarruk (blessed food) and sweets
- National flag and religious flags on buildings, with mosques illuminated at night
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Dates for the Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Day | Bengali Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* | August 15, 2027 | Sunday | 31 Srabon 1434 |
| 2028* | August 4, 2028 | Friday | 20 Srabon 1435 |
| 2029* | July 25, 2029 | Wednesday | 10 Srabon 1436 |
| 2030* | July 14, 2030 | Sunday | 30 Ashar 1437 |
| 2031* | July 3, 2031 | Thursday | 19 Ashar 1438 |
* Dates for coming years are calculated and may change when the government announces its holiday list. Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon in Bangladesh, so the date can shift by a day.
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