Rabat – The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced that the first day of Rabi’ Al- Awwal 1446 will fall on Thursday, September 5.
This means Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi, the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, will be observed in Morocco on Monday, September 16.
The ministry announced in a press release that the observation of the crescent moon, signaling the beginning of Rab’ Al Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar, took place on Tuesday after sunset.
The committees responsible for the observation reported that the crescent was not sighted during the operation.
“All delegates of Islamic affairs in the Kingdom and the Royal Armed Forces units involved in the sighting confirmed that the crescent moon was not visible.”
As a result, Safar, the second month in the Islamic calendar, will conclude on Wednesday, and Thursday, September 5, will mark the start of Rab’ Al Awwal.
With the upcoming weekend, Moroccans will enjoy a two-day holiday (September 16-17), returning to work on Wednesday, September 18.
This break marks Eid Al-Mawlid, one of the sacred events in the Islamic calendar, commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
Muslims across the world celebrate Eid Al Mawlid, an Islamic holiday.
Many Moroccans celebrate the occasion by following local customs, including serving traditional food, and family visits, as well as holding religiously inspired rituals such as Quran reciting.
