Ruling on congratulating others in the new Gregorian or Hijri years or the Mawlid

Published

Jul 27, 2020 / Dhu al-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH

Question:

Is it permissible to congratulate non-Muslims on the occasion of the new Gregorian year, the new Hijri (lunar) year, and the Mawlid (the Prophet’s birthday)?

Answer:

It is not permissible to offer congratulations on such occasions, because it is not Mashru‘ (Islamically lawful) to celebrate them.