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Rabi Al-Awwal 2025 – Date and Significance

When is Rabi Al-Awwal

Rabi’ Al-Awwal in 2025 is expected to begin on Sunday 24 August, subject to the sighting of the moon. This month holds special meaning for Muslims as it marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and other key moments in Islamic history.

 

What is Rabi Al-Awwal?

  • Third month in the Islamic lunar calendar
  • Dates shift each Gregorian year due to lunar cycles
  • The Hijri year is 10 to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian year
  • Linked to events that shaped the early Muslim community

Key Events in Rabi Al-Awwal

Birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Many Muslims mark 12 Rabi’ Al-Awwal by studying his life and teachings.

The Hijrah to Madinah

The migration strengthened the community and set the foundation for shared life and worship.

Early Community Building

The month is linked to community growth, shared support, and clear guidance.

Expected Dates for 2025

  • Start date, Sunday 24 August 2025, subject to moon sighting
  • End date, Monday 22 September 2025, subject to moon sighting
  • Dates may differ by country due to local sighting

How Muslims Observe Rabi Al-Awwal?

  • Study the seerah
  • Attend talks and lessons
  • Increase charity and service
  • Support community meals and outreach
  • Share lessons from the Prophet’s life

How You Can Honour This Month

  • Donate to support food, water, and shelter
  • Feed families facing hardship
  • Visit the sick
  • Strengthen family and community ties
  • Learn and share authentic seerah sources

The Message of Rabi Al-Awwal

The life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) guides you to justice, mercy, and service. Use this month to renew your practice of these values.

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References

Learn more about the Prophets (saws) life though the Hadith
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How many of the following answers about the live of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ can you guess correctly?

Question 1

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in which city?

Answer

The Prophet ﷺ was born in Makkah in the year 570 (571 according to some historians).

Question 2

The great grandfather of the Prophet ﷺ was?

Answer

Hashim ibn Abd Manaf

Question 3

What was the name of the first freed slave to embrace Islam?

Answer

Zayd bin Harithah

Question 4

What was the name of the maid who helped to look after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a child?

Answer

Barakah bint Tha'alabah was in fact the first person to hold the Prophet ﷺ after his birth and was the only person who knew him from his birth all the way until his death. He referred to her as "my mother after my own mother"

Question 5

What was the name of the servant that Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) sent with the Prophet ﷺ for business trade prior to their marriage?

Answer

Maysarah
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