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Prophet Muhammad's Birthday / Maulidur Rasul (Tentative) is a national public holiday in Malaysia marking the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the 12th of Rabi'ul Awwal in the Islamic Hijri calendar. Large processions (*Sambutan Maulidur Rasul*) are held across the country, with the national-level celebration typically taking place in Kuala Lumpur, attended by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and senior government officials. The date is subject to moon sighting confirmation and is listed as tentative.

• ✦The national Maulidur Rasul procession in Kuala Lumpur is one of the largest public gatherings on the Malaysian Islamic calendar, featuring participants from all states.
• ✦Mosques and Islamic centres hold *selawat* (prayers upon the Prophet) recitals, lectures on the Prophet's life, and charitable activities in the days surrounding Maulidur Rasul.