Rabi ul Awwal: Important Dates and Events

Haniya Hassan

August 23, 2025

It is the third month, in the Islamic calendar.

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Rabi ul Awwal is considered a blessed month and has been celebrated worldwide, especially in Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh.

Rabi’ al-Awwal is the third Islamic month among the Islamic months.

The actual meaning of Rabi’ al-awwal is the” First season of spring”. But in reality, it is not related to the spring season.

Every Islamic year comes ten days earlier because of 355 days rather than 365 days of the English Calendar. So if we consider this year, this month and the next half month is of Rabi al- awaal and nowadays there is winter season, not a spring season.

However, the month is considered a blessed month because our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born on 12th Rabi al awwal on Monday; however, the date is disputed among Muslims.

Every Muslim celebrates this month with of Islamic spirit. People light up their houses, streets, and parks. Many people organize Milad in their houses to show Love for our beloved Prophet (PBUH).

But there are many other events celebrated this month Other than the Prophet’s birthday.

Rabi ul Awwal Important Events or Dates

Date	Event
1 Rabi al-Awwal	Fall of the Emirate of Granada
8 Rabi al-Awwal	Death of Hassaan Al-Askari (R.A)
12 Rabi al-Awwal	Muslims celebrate Milad
13 Rabi al-Awwal	Death of Umm Rubab (R.A.), wife of Hussain Ibn Ali (R.A.)
17 Rabi al-Awwal	Birth of Ja‘far al-Sādiq (R.A.)
18 Rabi al-Awwal	Birth of Umm Kulthum bint Ali (r.a)

Every Islamic month has its own courtesy and importance. We as Muslims have a duty to say thanks to Allah for giving us such a Noble Man, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Read about all the Islamic months and their importance