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Egypt PM Declares August 27 Official Holiday for Prophet's Birthday

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, declaring Thursday, August 27, an official paid holiday on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif), instead of Tuesday, August 25, which falls on the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, 1448 AH. The decision applies to employees of ministries, government agencies and … The post PM declares Thursday, August 27 official holiday marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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