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Prophet Muhammad's Birthday / Mawlid (Tentative) is a statutory public holiday in the UAE, observed on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal in the Islamic Hijri calendar to mark the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The exact date is subject to the official moon sighting announcement and may shift by a day or two from the tentative date listed. The day is marked with mosque gatherings, recitations of religious poetry and hymns (nasheed), and reflections on the life and teachings of the Prophet.

• ✦Mosques and Islamic cultural centres across the UAE hold special Mawlid programmes including religious lectures, Quran recitation, and communal prayers, with large gatherings particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
• ✦The UAE government frequently uses the occasion to issue messages of peace, tolerance, and the values of Islamic civilisation, aligning with the country's broader messaging on moderate Islam and interfaith understanding.