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Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet Muhammed's (also known as Mohammed or Muhammad) birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while Shi'a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Muhammed is believed to be the last prophet.
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The Prophet Muhammed was born in Mecca, a city in Saudi Arabia that is revered as holy by Muslims.
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About Mouloud
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 木曜日 | 10月29日 (木) | Mouloud | National Holiday |
| 2021 | 木曜日 | 10月21日 (木) | Mouloud | National Holiday |
| 2022 | 土曜日 | 10月8日 (土) | Mouloud | National Holiday |
| 2023 | 水曜日 | 9月27日 (水) | Mouloud | Observance |
| 2023 | 金曜日 | 9月29日 (金) | Mouloud Holiday | National Holiday |
| 2024 | 日曜日 | 9月15日 (日) | Mouloud | National Holiday |
| 2025 | 金曜日 | 9月5日 (金) | Mouloud (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2026 | 水曜日 | 8月26日 (水) | Mouloud (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
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