The Egyptian government designates Sunday September 15, corresponding to Rabi' al-Awwal 12, 1446 AH, an official paid holiday on Al Mawlid Al Nabawi occasion. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, issued a decision that Sunday will be an official paid holiday for employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, public business sector companies, and private sector companies; on the occasion of the Prophet's birthday. Prophet Mohamed's birthday, also known as Mawlid, is commemorated in Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. People in some Muslim countries including Egypt celebrate the occasion by buying different kinds of sweets and holding public gatherings. Source: State Information Service Egypt
Massad Boulos and Egyptian Ambassador Discuss Bilateral and Regional Security Issues
October 31, 2026
Washington:Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, engaged in discussions with Mohamed Hamdy El-Molla, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United States. The tal…