In 2027, Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) will be celebrated on August 15, 2027 (Sunday), which corresponds to Nehase 9, 2019 E.C. in the Ethiopian calendar.
Mawlid an-Nabi commemorates the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal. Celebrated extensively across Ethiopia—especially in the walled holy city of Harar Jugol, Gondar, Wollo, and Jimma—the holiday features melodious recitations of Madih (praise poetry) in Amharic, Oromo, and Arabic accompanied by the rhythmic beat of the duff tambourine.
Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in 2027 takes place on August 15, 2027 (Sunday). On the Ethiopian calendar, this date is Nehase 9, 2019 E.C. (ነሐሴ ፱ ቀን ፳፻፲፱ ዓ.ም.).
Yes. It is an official federal public holiday throughout Ethiopia. All federal and regional ministries, commercial banks, universities, schools, and major financial institutions remain closed.
The most common greeting is "መልካም የመውሊድ በዓል!" (Melkam Ye'Mawlid Ba'al!), which means "Blessed Mawlid!". The traditional response is "እንኳን አብሮ አደረሰን!" (Blessed Mawlid to you and your family!).
Celebrations traditionally feature Warm communal dishes served on large platters with Injera and mutton stew, Dates, pastries, and sweet spiced coffee with cloves and cardamom, served with fresh Injera flatbread and traditional hospitality.
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