Overview

• Celebrations are taking place from Thursday evening, September 4, through Friday, September 5, in line with the lunar schedule reported by multiple outlets.
• India’s gazetted lists and the RBI calendar designate Friday, September 5, as a public and bank holiday across many states, with schools and offices closed.
• The Maharashtra government issued a circular moving the public holiday for Mumbai city and suburban district to Monday, September 8, to align with scheduled processions.
• The United Arab Emirates confirmed a public holiday for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi on Friday, September 5.
• Observance dates vary by community and location, with Sunnis typically marking the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal and Shi’as the 17th, and some countries not observing the festival.