Prophet's Birthday
Nationwide public holiday in Chad · Maouloud El Nebi Religious
Dates
- 2023Wednesday 27 September 2023NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
- 2024Sunday 15 September 2024NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
- 2025Thursday 4 September 2025NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
- 2026Tuesday 25 August 2026NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
- 2027Saturday 14 August 2027NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
- 2028Thursday 3 August 2028NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
- 2029Tuesday 24 July 2029NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
Where it applies
Everywhere in Chad.
Is it a day off?
✔ Yes It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in N'Djamena around 14 August: high 31°C (88°F), low 23°C (74°F), rain on 83% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around N'Djamena. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 14 August in N'Djamena: (MET Norway)
About Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, is commemorated in the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi al-Awwal. Many Sunni Muslims observe it on the twelfth day of the month and many Shia Muslims on the seventeenth. It is a public holiday in a large number of Muslim-majority countries, while some Muslims do not celebrate it.
Traditions
Celebrations often include recitations of poetry in praise of the Prophet, religious lectures, processions and the sharing of food and sweets. Mosques and streets may be decorated with lights.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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