The federal government on Friday declared August 26 as a public holiday on the occasion of 12th Rabi ul Awal, marking Eid Milad un Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him).
The Cabinet Division has issued a notification declaring Wednesday, August 26, a public holiday across the country after approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Last week, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee had announced that the Rabi ul Awal moon had not been sighted; therefore, Eid Milad un Nabi was set to fall on the coming Wednesday.
The announcement was made following a meeting of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Islamabad, chaired by Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad.
Notably, Muslims around the world mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known as Eid Milad un Nabi, on the 12th of Rabi ul Awal — the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
The faithful commemorate this day with prayers, charity, and a renewed commitment to follow the teachings of the holy prophet, whose life remains a beacon of guidance and compassion for all humanity.
