12 Rabi Ul Awal 2026 Date - Eid Milad un Nabi 1448
12 rabi ul awal 2026 is expected to be on August 25th, 2026 , depending on the moon sighting. Eid Milad un Nabi is the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad SAWW. Eid Milad un Nabi is observed every year in the month of the Islamic Date of Rabi Ul Awal 12. Eid Milad un Nabi is also called mawlid an-nabawi in the Arabic world. The exact date of 12 Rabi ul-Awal 2026 may vary depending on your location and the sighting of the moon marking the start of Rabi ul-Awal 1448.
12 Rabi ul Awal 2026 Expected Dates
12 Rabi ul Awal 2026 is expected to fall on 25 August 2026 in Pakistan and 24 August 2026 in Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab world, though the final date always depends on the moon sighting. Eid Milad un Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and is observed every year on this date across the Islamic calendar.
12 Rabiul Awal 2026 by Region
- Saudi Arabia & Gulf countries: Monday, 24 August 2026
- Pakistan, India, Bangladesh & followed regions: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
A one-day gap between Saudi Arabia and South Asia is normal. Each country's moon-sighting committee confirms the new month separately, so the date can shift by a day depending on where you are.
12 Rabi ul Awal 2026 Date in Pakistan
- The 12 Rabi ul Awal 2026 date in Pakistan is expected on 25 August, as confirmed under the supervision of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. For Pakistani Muslims, this day is very special.
- Everyone decorates mosques and houses with colorful lights, joins in naat recitations and comes together to discuss the Prophet's ﷺ life and teachings. It's also a public holiday, so schools and most offices remain closed.
Why Rabi ul Awal 2026 Date in Pakistan Matters?
- It's the month the Prophet (PBUH) was born, and also the month he passed away
- It's a chance to reflect on his Seerah his life, character, and the example he set
- Marking the day isn't mandatory, but remembering his message of peace, honesty, and compassion is the real point of it
"I and the one who cares for an orphan will be together in Paradise like this," he (صَلَّىٰ ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ ) said, holding his two fingers together to show how close. Sahih al-Bukhari
How do Muslims celebrate 12 Rabi ul Awal
- Homes and mosques get decorated with lights
- Religious gatherings and lectures on the Seerah take place across cities
- Naats and Quran recitation continue late into the night
- Food and charity get distributed to those in need
- Peaceful processions move through streets in cities across Pakistan and beyond
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: 1st Rabi ul Awal 2026 in Pakistan?
A: 1st Rabi ul Awal 2026 in Pakistan on 14 August 2026.
Q: 1st Rabi ul Awal 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
A: 1st Rabi ul Awal 2026 falls in Saudi Arabia on 13 August 2026.
Q: When is 12 Rabi ul Awal 2026 date in Pakistan?
A: 12 Rabi ul Awal 2026 falls in Pakistan on 25 August 2026.
Q: When is 12 Rabi ul Awal 2026 date in Saudi Arabia?
A: 12 Rabi ul Awal 2026 falls in Saudi Arabia on 23 August 2026.
Q: Is 12 Rabi ul Awal a public holiday in Pakistan?
A: Yes, the whole country gets an official day off.
Q: What is the 12 Rabi ul Awal date known as?
A: It is Eid Milad un Nabi, which celebrates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).