17 Rabi al-Awwal — the Birthday of the Prophet of Islam

The 17th of Rabi al-Awwal in the Hijri lunar calendar marks the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam. This year, 17 Rabi al-Awwal fell on August 30 according to the Gregorian calendar.

The birthday of Prophet Muhammad is regarded as one of the significant occasions in the Islamic world and is commemorated as a blessed day that recalls the values of compassion, morality, justice, unity, and humanity.

Prophet Muhammad called people to monotheism, justice, knowledge, good character, and unity, and through his life and activities embodied the spiritual and social values of Islam.