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Eid Milad un-Nabi 2025 in Pakistan

Dates of Eid Milad un-Nabi in Pakistan

2025Sep 5
2024Sep 17

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Eid Milad-un-Nabi, observed on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In Pakistan, it is celebrated with great devotion through prayers, processions, and events highlighting his life and teachings.

Eid Milad un-Nabi: A Public Holiday?

Eid Milad un-Nabi is a public holiday in Pakistan. On this day, offices, schools, and businesses remain closed as the nation commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad with prayers, processions, and events celebrating his life and teachings.

A mosque in Karachi beautifully adorned with colorful lights, celebrating Eid Milad-un-Nabi with festive grandeur.
A mosque beautifully illuminated with lights for Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan. (Image credit: iStock)

Eid Milad un-Nabi

Eid Milad-un-Nabi, observed on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad, born in Mecca in 570 CE. This day holds immense significance in Islamic history as it celebrates the arrival of the Prophet, whose teachings transformed humanity by spreading the message of monotheism, justice, compassion, and equality. While the celebration of the Prophet's birth was not a formal tradition during his lifetime or immediately after, it gradually gained prominence among Muslims over the centuries as a way to honor his life and teachings.

Eid Milad un-Nabi Celebration in Pakistan

In Pakistan, Eid Milad-un-Nabi, also known as 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal or simply Milad, is celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm. The day begins with special prayers in mosques, where people gather to offer salutations and remember the Prophet Muhammad's life and contributions. Streets, homes, and mosques are adorned with colorful lights, flags, and banners bearing praises of the Prophet. Processions and gatherings are held across the country, where participants recite naats (poetic praises of the Prophet), share religious speeches, and listen to stories from the life of Prophet Muhammad.

Charity is essential to this day, with food distributed to the poor and needy. In many places, large Milad events are organized where scholars and community leaders highlight the importance of the Prophet's teachings in today's world. The atmosphere is filled with devotion and a sense of community as people come together to celebrate the life and message of the Prophet.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi holds great importance for Muslims as it serves as a reminder of the Prophet Muhammad's exemplary character and role in shaping humanity's values. It is a time to reflect on his message of kindness, tolerance, and social justice, and to reaffirm one's commitment to follow his teachings. In Pakistan, the occasion fosters a deep sense of reverence and love for the Prophet while promoting acts of charity, goodwill, and unity among communities.

Eid Milad un-Nabi Observances

YearDateWeekdayNameHoliday Type
2024Sep 17TueEid Milad un-NabiPublic Holiday
2025Sep 5FriEid Milad un-NabiPublic Holiday