Birthday of Muhammad Prophet 2025
Date: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Country: Iran Public Holidays
Description
The Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is a major religious holiday for Muslims in Iran. It honors the birth of Muhammad, who Muslims believe is the last prophet sent by God to guide people.
This holiday usually falls on the twelfth day of the Islamic month of Rabi al Awwal. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the date moves earlier by about ten or eleven days each year in the Gregorian calendar.
In Iran the day is a time of reflection on the life and teachings of the Prophet. It reminds people of values like mercy, kindness, and justice that are important in Islamic belief and society.
The holiday is significant because it connects people to their faith and to a long history of religious learning. It also helps communities feel unity and shared identity through remembering an important spiritual figure.
Traditions
In Iran people celebrate the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad with songs and poems called naat and qasida. Families and mosques hold gatherings where reciters tell stories about the Prophet in a gentle, respectful way.
Homes and community centers are decorated with lights, banners, and flowers. Children often receive sweets or small gifts. Young people join in group prayers and listen to speeches about kindness and good behavior.
Special foods are shared with neighbors and guests. Common dishes include rice with meat, sweet pastries, and trays of fruit and nuts. Many households prepare extra food to give to the poor.
People also visit shrines and offer prayers. Charity and helping others are important parts of the day. Many feel joy from being together and sharing with family and neighbors.
Travel Tips
Expect many shops, museums, and some government offices to close or run reduced hours. Public transport and roads can be very busy. Book hotels and tickets early, allow extra travel time, carry ID and some cash for vendors.
Join public events quietly and follow local rules. Stay with groups, use official taxis or ride apps, keep valuables secure, and avoid large unsanctioned gatherings. Check your embassy or local news for safety updates and changed opening hours before you go.