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2026 Mawlid an-Nabi in France

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

12 Rabiʿ al-awwal 1448

73 days ago
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When is Mawlid an-Nabi in 2026?

Mawlid an-Nabi 2026 (France) falls on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (12 Rabiʿ al-awwal 1448) according to verified Islamic calendar calculation.

Mawlid an-Nabi

Mawlid an-Nabi

The 12th of Rabiʿ al-awwal is widely kept as the commemoration of the Prophet’s ﷺ birth. Communities gather for biography readings (seerah), salawat, and charity; the lasting point is living his character and Sunnah.

Mawlid an-Nabi 2026 in France

In France, Mawlid an-Nabi in 2026 is expected on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (12 Rabiʿ al-awwal 1448). Confirm exact moon-sighting announcements with the Grande Mosquée de Paris, CFCM, and your local mosque.

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In which year of the Hijrah did the Conquest of Makkah (Fath Makkah) take place?

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In which year of the Hijrah did the Conquest of Makkah (Fath Makkah) take place?

Correct Answer: 8 AH

The Conquest of Makkah took place in Ramadan, 8 AH (630 CE).

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Which voluntary prayer is performed after the sun has risen until shortly before Dhuhr?

Correct Answer: Duha (Forenoon) Prayer

Salat al-Duha is prayed from after sunrise until just before the sun reaches its zenith (Sahih Muslim).

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In which Surah of the Holy Qur'an is Ayatul Kursi (The Verse of the Throne) located?

Correct Answer: Surah Al-Baqarah

Ayatul Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah, described in Sahih Muslim as the greatest verse in the Qur'an.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mawlid an-Nabi in 2026?

Mawlid an-Nabi 2026 (France) falls on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (12 Rabiʿ al-awwal 1448) according to verified Islamic calendar calculation.

When is Mawlid al-Nabi in 2026?

Mawlid al-Nabi 2026 in France is observed on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (12 Rabiʿ al-awwal 1448), the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal.

What is the significance of Mawlid an-Nabi?

The 12th of Rabiʿ al-awwal is widely kept as the commemoration of the Prophet’s ﷺ birth. Communities gather for biography readings (seerah), salawat, and charity; the lasting point is living his character and Sunnah.

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The Islamic Calendar (Hijri Lunar Calendar)

The Hijri calendar: a lunar system

The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle starting from the Hijrah. Dates on this 2026 grid use Umm al-Qura astronomical calculation — moon sighting can move a date by one day.

Structure and months

Twelve months, about 354–355 days: Muharram, Safar, Rabiʿ al-awwal, Rabiʿ al-thani, Jumada al-ula, Jumada al-akhirah, Rajab, Shaʿban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul-Qaʿdah, Dhul-Hijjah.

Sacred months (Qur’an 9:36 & Bukhari 3197)

Four months are sacred: Dhul-Qaʿdah, Dhul-Hijjah and Muharram in sequence, plus standalone Rajab.

Important days in France

2026 Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and sacred months for France. Official moon-sighting confirmations are announced by the Grande Mosquée de Paris, CFCM, and local mosques.

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