Milad un-Nabi: Honour his legacy through education
Milad un-Nabi is a time to celebrate the blessed birth of Prophet Muhammad (saw) — a mercy to humanity whose life continues to teach us the importance of compassion, service and knowledge.
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Key dates
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Tue 25 August 202612 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 (approx.)
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Sun 30 August 202617 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 (approx.)
Both dates are subject to local moon sighting.
Milad un-Nabi
A mercy sent to all the worlds
Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw), the final Messenger of Allah (SWT), whose life transformed a fractured society into a community built on justice, mercy and service. The Holy Qur’an describes him simply and completely: “We sent you not but as a mercy to all the worlds” (21:107).
“It is obligatory for every Muslim to acquire knowledge.”
— Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw)
As we celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet (saw), we can honour his teachings through the way we serve others. Education is one of the most lasting forms of charity: a single child empowered with learning can lift a family, a community and a future.
When is Milad un-Nabi 2026?
In 2026, Milad un-Nabi falls in the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal 1448. Two dates are observed, reflecting the narrations followed by different schools of thought:
12 Rabi al-Awwal
Around Tuesday 25 August 2026
Observed most widely across the Muslim world as the day of the Prophet’s (saw) birth.
17 Rabi al-Awwal
Around Sunday 30 August 2026
Marked in the Shia tradition, and shared with the birth anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (as).
Please note: both dates depend on the sighting of the moon. The Islamic calendar is lunar, so the start of Rabi al-Awwal — and therefore the Gregorian dates above — may shift by a day depending on where you are and which local moon-sighting announcement you follow. The days in between, from 12 to 17 Rabi al-Awwal, are observed by many as the Week of Unity.
Back to School
Turn celebration into education
The Zahra Trust’s Back to School campaign is helping vulnerable children and orphans overcome the barriers that can keep them away from education, through school essentials, uniforms, meals, school fees, classroom support and wider educational assistance.
School Essentials
Backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils and learning materials.
School Uniforms
Helping children arrive at school prepared and confident.
School Fees
Helping children from struggling families continue their education.
Meals
Nutritious food so children can learn and concentrate.
Classroom Support
Improving learning spaces and providing essential educational resources.
Technology & Learning
Helping students access the tools needed for modern education.
Ways to mark Milad un-Nabi
Learn his character
Read a hadith each day of the Week of Unity and share it with your family.
Gather and share
Host a majlis, recite salawat, and feed neighbours regardless of background.
Give in his name
Support a child’s education and let your gift reach a family who will remember this month for the relief it brought.
Since 2008, The Zahra Foundation USA and our sister offices have reached families in 13 countries with food, water, medical care and education. This Rabi al-Awwal, your generosity carries the Prophet’s (saw) mercy a little further.
Your questions, answered
Why do dates for Milad un-Nabi 2026 differ?
How does my Milad un-Nabi gift support education?
Follow his example. Support a child. Build a brighter future.
Give in the name of the Prophet (saw) this Milad un-Nabi.
Your
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