Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly on Wednesday extended greetings to the Egyptian people and the Arab and Muslim nations on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, also known as Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi.
Madbouli, in a Facebook post on the Cabinet’s official page, wished more progress and prosperity to the Arab and Muslim nations.
The government earlier announced next Thursday, October 29, a paid vacation on the occasion of Mawlid al-Nabi (the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday) anniversary.
In a decree, Madbouli said civil servants and workers in all state-run companies and the public business sector will be given Thursday as an official holiday over this religious occasion.
The decree was published in the official gazette.
The 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.
Egypt Today
