Prophet’s Birthday Holiday in 2024: Date and Celebrations in Egypt

The Prophet’s birthday holiday in 2024 has garnered significant attention from employees in both the public and private sectors, as it is the only public holiday in the month of September. Muslims eagerly anticipate this important holiday to celebrate the Prophet’s birthday and exchange sweets.

Prophet’s Birthday Holiday Date in 2024

According to the Cabinet’s decision, Sunday, 12th Rabi’al-Awwal, 1446 AH, corresponding to September 15, 2024, has been declared a public paid holiday for ministries, government departments, public bodies, local administration units, public sector companies, and public employees. This applies to both the public and private sectors.

As a result, employees will enjoy three consecutive days off:

• Friday: Weekend off
• Saturday: Weekend off
• Sunday: Prophet’s Birthday Holiday 2024

September 2024 Holidays

Aside from the Prophet’s birthday holiday, the remaining weekends in September 2024 are as follows:

Prophet’s Birthday Celebrations in Egypt

In Egypt, one of the ways to celebrate the Prophet’s birthday is by buying and exchanging sweets. The Egyptian Fatwa House has stated that buying sweets and giving them as gifts is permissible under Sharia law, as it is a way to express joy and love for the Prophet.