12 Rabi ul-Awwal 2027 (Mawlid): Expected Date
Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, is marked on 12 Rabi al-Awwal. In 2027 it is expected around 14 August.
12 Rabi ul-Awwal 2027 (Mawlid) by country
| Country | Expected date | How it is decided |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Europe | Saturday 14 Aug or Sunday 15 Aug | same day or one day later, depending on your mosque |
| USA, Canada | Saturday 14 Aug | usually the same day (calculated calendar) |
| Saudi Arabia | Saturday 14 Aug | Umm al-Qura calendar and official sighting |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | Saturday 14 Aug | usually the same day as Saudi Arabia |
| Pakistan | Saturday 14 Aug or Sunday 15 Aug | or one day later, after Ruet-e-Hilal |
| India, Bangladesh | Saturday 14 Aug or Sunday 15 Aug | often one day later, after local sighting |
Public holidays for 12 Rabi ul-Awwal 2027
- United Arab Emirates: 1 day off from Saturday 14 August. All UAE holidays
- Pakistan: 1 day off from Saturday 14 August (or a day later). All Pakistan holidays
Dates are from the Umm al-Qura calendar and are marked expected until moon-sighting announcements are made. See the full Islamic calendar 2027.
Questions
When is 12 Rabi ul-Awwal 2027 (Mawlid)?
12 Rabi ul-Awwal 2027 (Mawlid) (12 Rabi al-Awwal) is expected on Saturday, 14 August 2027, which is 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449. In countries that follow a local moon sighting it may be one day later.
Is the 12 Rabi ul-Awwal 2027 (Mawlid) date confirmed?
Not yet. Islamic months begin when the new crescent moon is seen, so the date is confirmed by moon-sighting committees shortly before. This page is updated when announcements are made.
Why do countries celebrate on different days?
Saudi Arabia and most Gulf states follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and official sightings, while Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and many UK mosques wait for a local sighting, which is often a day later.