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Mawlid

Mawlid 2026 in Algeria falls on الثلاثاء, 25 أوت 2026 — a public holiday in Algeria.

الثلاثاء, 25 أوت 2026
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Also known as: Mawlid an-Nabi · Maulidur Rasul · Mouloud · مولد النبي
Dateالثلاثاء, 25 أوت 2026
StatusPublic holiday in Algeria
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Mawlid commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, observed on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-Awwal. While not universally celebrated in all Muslim traditions, it is a major public holiday in most Sunni-majority countries.

History & origin

Mawlid observance is recorded from the early Fatimid Caliphate (10th century). Some conservative Muslim scholars (particularly Salafi and Wahhabi) consider the holiday a religious innovation (bid'ah) and do not observe it; Saudi Arabia historically does not recognize it as a holiday, though many Saudis privately celebrate.

Traditions & customs

Recitation of poetry praising the Prophet (Mawlid texts, qasida burda). Communal meals. Sermons recounting the Prophet's life. Charity to the poor. Parades in some countries (Egypt, Senegal, Sudan).

Traditional foods

Special communal sweets vary regionally — sevaiyan (South Asia), bouza (Levant), tharid (Arabian).

Greetings & salutations

"Eid Milad Mubarak" · "Mawlid Mubarak"

For travellers

Public holiday in most Muslim-majority countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Turkey, etc.) but not Saudi Arabia.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Mawlid 2026?
Mawlid 2026 falls on August 25.

Mawlid in other countries

This holiday is also publicly observed in:

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Frequently asked questions

When is Mawlid 2026 in Algeria?

Mawlid 2026 in Algeria falls on الثلاثاء, 25 أوت 2026, a national public holiday.

Is Mawlid a public holiday in Algeria?

Yes. Mawlid is a nationwide public holiday in Algeria.

How many days until Mawlid?

The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Mawlid's date in the surrounding years.

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