Eid-e-Milad 2025: Date, history, significance, and celebrations you need to know

New Delhi: As the holy month of Rabi al-Awwal approaches, millions of Muslims worldwide await one of the most sacred occasions of the year: Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. The Islamic calendar moves with the moon, not with the dates like the Georgian calendar. The date of Eid-e-Milad is decided by the sighting of the crescent moon in the sky. This year too, the date of Eid-e-Milad 2025 will fall on September 4 or September 6, as per the moon.

Eid-e-Milad is not just a regular festival in the Islamic calendar; it is a spiritual reminder of the Prophet's life and teachings. This festival is the time to reflect on the Prophet's teachings and life lessons. People also chant religious prayers from the Quran and perform acts of charity to celebrate the day. On Eid-e-Milad, streets and mosques buzz with decorations and echoes of naats and sermons. 

Also known as Milad-un-Nabi, Eid-e-Milad is an auspicious festival in the Islamic culture. Every year, Eid-e-Milad is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The exact date depends on the moon sighting. For Eid-e-Milad 2025, it is expected that the crescent moon will show up on Thursday, September 4, or Friday, September 5. The uncertainty buzzing around the date of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi 2025 only adds to the anticipation, as people await the official announcement with joy and reverence.  

Eid-un-Nabi is an important Islamic holiday that commemorates the birth anniversary of the Islamic Prophet Muhammed. Many Muslims believe that the Prophet was born in Mecca on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal in 570 CE. It is also believed that the Prophet also passed away on the same day. Hence, while some regions celebrate the festival with grandeur, some also mourn as the day is regarded as the death anniversary of the Prophet. For Muslims, Prophet Muhammad is not just a historical figure; he is the final messenger of Allah. 

According to legend, Muzaffar al-Din Gökböri was the first Muslim ruler to officially celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. In 1588, the Ottomans designated it an official holiday called Mevlid Kandil. In the early Islamic period, only the ruling Shia tribe was allowed to honour the day, but by the 12th century, all the other Islamic people in countries like Syria, Morocco, Turkey, and Spain also begin to celebrate the legacy of the Prophet. 

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Eid-e-Milad 2025 is one of the highly anticipated festivals for the Muslim community. From South Asian countries such as India and Pakistan to the Middle east countries of the world, people come together celebrate Eid-e-Milad in a grand manner. Mosques and homes are well decorated with lanterns and lights, community feasts are organised with Biryani and Seviyan, and the streets are filled with echoes of devotion. Everyone enjoy the day with great joy and reflection. 

For centuries, communities have come together to honour Prophet Muhammad and reflect on his message. This day is more than a celebration of a birth anniversary; it is a moment to reconnect with values that defined the Prophet’s life—honesty, humility, generosity, and justice. His life is a living guide, encouraging believers to reflect on their own choices.