India, Aug. 23 -- Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad, also known as Eid-E-Milad or Mawlid, is a festival celebrated by many Muslims as a way of commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. In India, the official calendar for 2026 indicates that Milad-Un-Nabi/Id-E-Milad.

What is Eid-E-Milad

Eid-E-Milad is known as a celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday as the word "Mawlid" literally means birth. Observances can include religious gatherings, Seerah discussions, prayers, devotional poetry, charity and community meals while practices differ among Muslim communities.

When is Eid-E-Milad 2026

For India, the official holiday for the year 2026 will be on August 26, Wednesday. In some foreign Muslim calendars, 12 Rabi ul Awwal falls on ...