ISLAMABAD – The third holy month of Rabi’ul-Awwal is set to start this week and there are rumours about the public holiday to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi (SAW).
Several media reports and social media posts claimed that there will be nationwide public holiday on September 16 to mark 12th Rabi’ul-Awwal, but in fact there is no fresh notification issued by the government.
12 Rabi’ul-Awwal Holiday
For the unversed, Eid Milad holiday is listed for September 16, 2024, according to an official notification.
The date mentioned in the gazette was tentative as the final date will be confirmed after the sighting of new Islamic month. In this regard, the country’s top moon sighting committee Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee convened meeting on September 4, to formally announce the starting of new Islamic month.
With the sighting of crescent, Eid Milad will be celebrated on September 16, and in the second situation, there will be delay for one day. As per latest updates, moon is expected to be sighted on September 4.
Eid Milad un Nabi
12th Rabi’ul-Awwal is one of key Islamic events to mark birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The birth date is commonly celebrated on the 12th day of Rabiul Awwal, although the exact date may vary depending on different Islamic traditions and sects.
Eid Milad is said to be matter of cultural and religious practice and is not universally observed by all Muslims. Many Islamic scholars do not endorse the event or calling it Eid, while others embrace it as a means of expressing their love and admiration for the Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
