Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026 is observed on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 — it follows 12th of rabi' al-awwal — date may shift a day with moon sighting.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 25 August 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Eid Milad-un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis observe it on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal with processions, recitations of poetry praising the Prophet (na'at), and charitable acts.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 16 September 2024 (past)
- 2025 5 September 2025 (past)
- 2026 25 August 2026
- 2027 15 August 2027
- 2028 4 August 2028
- 2029 25 July 2029
- 2030 14 July 2030
- 2031 2 July 2031
- 2032 21 June 2032
- 2033 10 June 2033
- 2034 30 May 2034
- 2035 20 May 2035
- 2036 8 May 2036
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Frequently asked questions
When is Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026?
Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026 is observed on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The festival follows 12th of rabi' al-awwal — date may shift a day with moon sighting.
What is Eid Milad-un-Nabi?
Eid Milad-un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis observe it on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal with processions, recitations of poetry praising the Prophet (na'at), and charitable acts.
Why does the date of Eid Milad-un-Nabi change every year?
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on 12th of rabi' al-awwal — date may shift a day with moon sighting. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.