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Mawlid an-Nabi

Thu, August 3, 2028 · Computed (rule)

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The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, celebrated by many Muslims (Shia communities mark it on the 17th). 3/12/1450 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on local moon sighting and can differ by a day.

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Source, method and history
Source
Umm al-Qura calendar
How we know
Estimated: the Umm al-Qura (Saudi Arabia) calendar, as built into ICU. The day is set by moon sighting, so Saudi Arabia, other countries and local communities can keep it a day apart; Shia communities often follow their marja’s sighting.
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