Prophet's Birthday in Canada
Quick Facts
Eid Milad ul-Nabi marks the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's birth and death.Name
Prophet's BirthdayProphet's Birthday 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010Prophet's Birthday 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011Note: Regional customs or moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the New Moon is first seen.
See list of observations below
Many Muslims in Canada celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's birth and life or mourn his death on Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Mawlid,Milad-un-Nabi). The date occurs during the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal. Some Muslims mark this occasion by fasting or with parades, special prayers or conferences.
Some Muslim communities organize readings about the life of the Prophet Muhammed. ©iStockphoto.com/Fouad Brigui
Abstract
Many Muslims in Canada celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's birth and life or mourn his death on Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Mawlid,Milad-un-Nabi). The date occurs during the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal. Some Muslims mark this occasion by fasting or with parades, special prayers or conferences.What do people do?
Many Muslims in Canada may mark Eid Milad ul-Nabi by fasting during daylight hours or saying special prayers. Some communities organize parades, lectures or readings of poems on Muhammad's life and work. Many people believe that it is important to tell the story of Muhammad's life to children. Children often play an important part in the celebrations. Many mosques organize Eid Milad ul-Nabi celebrations that include sermons, prayers and a communal meal. The rooms used during the celebrations may be decorated with banners or modest flower arrangements.Public life
Eid Milad ul-Nabi is not a national public holiday in Canada. However, some Muslim businesses and organizations may be closed for part or all of the day or offer a reduced level of service. Parades may cause some local disruption to traffic, particularly in Toronto.About Prophet's Birthday in other countries
Read more about Prophet's Birthday.Prophet's Birthday Observances
Note: Regional customs or moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the New Moon is first seen.| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Jan 30 | 1980 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sun | Jan 18 | 1981 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Fri | Jan 8 | 1982 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Tue | Dec 28 | 1982 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sat | Dec 17 | 1983 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Thu | Dec 6 | 1984 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Mon | Nov 25 | 1985 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sat | Nov 15 | 1986 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Wed | Nov 4 | 1987 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sun | Oct 23 | 1988 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Fri | Oct 13 | 1989 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Tue | Oct 2 | 1990 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sat | Sep 21 | 1991 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Thu | Sep 10 | 1992 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Mon | Aug 30 | 1993 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Fri | Aug 19 | 1994 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Wed | Aug 9 | 1995 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sun | Jul 28 | 1996 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Fri | Jul 18 | 1997 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Tue | Jul 7 | 1998 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sat | Jun 26 | 1999 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Thu | Jun 15 | 2000 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Mon | Jun 4 | 2001 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Fri | May 24 | 2002 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Wed | May 14 | 2003 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sun | May 2 | 2004 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Thu | Apr 21 | 2005 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Tue | Apr 11 | 2006 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sat | Mar 31 | 2007 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Thu | Mar 20 | 2008 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Mon | Mar 9 | 2009 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Fri | Feb 26 | 2010 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Wed | Feb 16 | 2011 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sun | Feb 5 | 2012 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Thu | Jan 24 | 2013 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Tue | Jan 14 | 2014 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Sat | Jan 3 | 2015 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim | |
| Thu | Dec 24 | 2015 | Prophet's Birthday | Muslim |
Other holidays in February 2010 in Canada
- Groundhog Day (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)
- Valentine's Day (Sunday, February 14, 2010)
- Chinese New Year (Sunday, February 14, 2010)
- National Flag of Canada Day (Monday, February 15, 2010)
- Louis Riel Day (Monday, February 15, 2010)
- Islander Day (Monday, February 15, 2010)
- Family Day (Monday, February 15, 2010)
- Carnival/Shrove Tuesday (Tuesday, February 16, 2010)
- Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 17, 2010)
- Heritage Day in the Yukon (Friday, February 26, 2010)
- Purim (Sunday, February 28, 2010)
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