Prophet's Birthday Holiday 2026 dates and sweets prices
The article discusses the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday holiday in Egypt for the year 2026. It states that the original day of celebration is Tuesday, August 25, 2026, but the government has decided to move it to Thursday, August 27, 2026, to ensure a paid official holiday. The piece highlights the various commemorative activities, including prayers, recitations of praise poetry, charity distributions, and food sharing. It also notes that markets are bustling with the sale of traditional sweets such as sesame-based treats, molasses candy, Turkish delight, and baklava, priced between 35 and 170 Egyptian pounds depending on the type and size. The government provides guidelines for employees and workers to observe the occasion, including the official date of the holiday and related arrangements. The article concludes by mentioning that after the Prophet's Birthday, the Armed Forces Day on October 6, 2026, is the last national holiday of the year.
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