# Global observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-observance-of-prophet-muhammads-birthday
> Updated: 2026-08-24T11:23:29.000Z. Sources: 68. Developments: 2.

Muslim communities globally continue to observe Mawlid, the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, through religious services, Quranic recitations, and community gatherings.

In Morocco, King Mohammed VI has presided over religious ceremonies at the Royal Palace in Rabat. During these events, Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq has highlighted the nation’s religious heritage. In Tunisia, celebrations have featured traditional music and processions. Egypt’s Ministry of Endowments released a book on the Prophet’s characteristics, translated into twenty languages, to spread messages of mercy.

In Nigeria, leaders and clerics, including Sheikh Ibrahim Olaniyi, have urged the faithful to emulate the Prophet’s virtues and prioritize interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence. Similarly, in Côte d’Ivoire, Imam Adam Sanousy Bancé has called on youth to adopt values of trustworthiness and solidarity.

In Guinea, religious gatherings have focused on themes of tolerance and national protection. In Pakistan, the occasion was marked by public holidays, gun salutes in major cities, and widespread religious processions.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Islamic Community observes the occasion with traditional programs in mosques and homes. In Brčko, the Islamic Community Council is organizing the ‘Ti si ruža džennetska’ manifestation, which includes spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian activities such as book promotions and voluntary blood donations. Recent observances have also included public holidays in The Gambia and Ziyara celebrations in Malawi to promote social solidarity.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Muslims celebrate Mevlud in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina are celebrating Mevlud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad, through religious programs, traditional hymns, and community events like the “Ti si ruža džennetska” manifestation.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/muslims-celebrate-mevlud-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina

### 2026-08-24: Muslim communities celebrate Mawlid al-Nabi with calls for peace

Muslim communities globally are celebrating Mawlid al-Nabi, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad with prayers, processions, and calls for peace, unity, and social cohesion across Africa and Asia.

62 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-leaders-call-for-unity-during-eid-el-maulud

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