At the national level, the celebration at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. — Bernama pic
First Published: Tuesday, 25 Aug 2026 3:25 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Thousands of Muslims nationwide today joined Maulidur Rasul 1448H/2026M celebrations through processions and selawat recitations, commemorating the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Held under the theme Madani Dihayati, Ummah Diberkati, this year’s celebrations brought together Muslims from all walks of life, as well as government agencies, the private sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
At the national level, the celebration at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, with more than 4,000 people, including procession contingents.
Also present were Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan, Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee.
In his speech, Anwar said appreciation of Islam should not stop at Maulidur Rasul celebrations or processions, but should instead be reflected through the appreciation of Prophet Muhammad SAW’s life and teachings as a blessing to all mankind.
He said the celebration should serve as a platform to instil spirit, awareness and enlightenment among Muslims.
In SELANGOR, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah graced the state-level Maulidur Rasul Celebration at the Shah Alam Islamic Lecture and Muzakarah Hall.
Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, Selangor Islamic Religious Council chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin and State Islamic Religion and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohamad Fahmi Ngah.
The event was attended by nearly 1,000 participants, with Sultan Sharafuddin also presenting the Maulidur Rasul Figure Award to Hindon Abdullah, 84, a prominent figure in the Muslim women’s dakwah movement and in family and community development in Selangor.
In NEGERI SEMBILAN, Yang Dipertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud, accompanied by their son, Tunku Besar Seri Menanti Tunku Ali Redhauddin, graced the state-level celebration at the Royale Chulan Hotel Hall.
Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, Undang Luak Sungai Ujong Datuk Klana Petra Muhammad Faris Johari and Undang Luak Rembau Datuk Sedia Raja Hassan Ab Hamid.
However, the procession involving 4,000 participants from 74 contingents comprising government and private agencies, public higher education institutions, students and persons with disabilities (PwD) was halted due to continuous heavy rain.
Heavy rain drenches the Seremban City Council field, the main venue for Negeri Sembilan’s Maulidur Rasul procession today. — Bernama pic
In JOHOR, Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi led a procession involving 5,000 participants in conjunction with the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration in Batu Pahat.
A total of 50 contingents marched one kilometre from the Batu Pahat District Office compound to the Sultan Ismail Mosque, with the Johor Bahru City Council, which sent 200 participants, emerging as the contingent with the largest participation.
Also taking part in the procession were State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khali, Johor State Mufti Datuk Yahya Ahmad and members of the state government committee.
In TERENGGANU, the Regent of Terengganu Tengku Muhammad Ismail Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, graced the Maulidur Rasul celebration, which was also attended by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar and State Information, Dakwah and Syariah Empowerment Committee chairman Dr Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi.
At the event, attended by about 1,000 guests, he also presented the Ummah Volunteer Award to community organisation Gong Tok Nasek Care and International Humanitarian Flotilla Mission activist Muhd Asmawi Mukhtar @ Awang.
The Islamic Author Award was presented to Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies lecturer Prof Dr Engku Ahmad Zaki Engku Alwi.
Participants at Terengganu’s state‑level Maulidur Rasul celebration at Stadium Negeri. — Bernama pic
In KEDAH, the Sultan of Kedah Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, graced the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration at Wisma Darulaman alongside the Raja Muda of Kedah, Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Sultan Sallehuddin.
The event, attended by more than 500 people, featured Quranic recitation, a royal address by Sultan Sallehuddin, a special Maulidur Rasul video screening and a Marhaban performance.
His Royal Highness also presented the Imam Figure Award to the Imama of Jame’ As-Shahab Kepala Batas Mosque Che Ismail Bakar, while former Kedah Mufti Datuk Paduka Syeikh Hasbullah Abdul Halim received the state-level Special Award.
Meanwhile in PERAK, the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah and the Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim, graced the state-level Maulidur Rasul Celebration at the Casuarina Convention Centre in Ipoh.
Also present were the Raja Muda of Perak Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa and the Raja Di Hilir of Perak Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain Sultan Idris Shah, as well as Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife, Datin Seri Aezer Zubin.
About 2,000 attendees enlivened the event, which was graced with the recitation of the Asmaul Husna, the reading of holy verses from the Quran and mass selawat.
Sultan Nazrin also consented to presenting awards to several Maulidur Rasul figures this year, among them veteran director and actor Datuk Rahim Razali, who received the Zaid Bin Thabit Award (Communications and Media Practitioner).
In MELAKA, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam led the Maulidur Rasul procession involving nearly 7,000 participants from 101 contingents, starting from the Tun Fatimah Stadium in Bukit Serindit to the Islamic Centre Square in Bukit Baru.
The procession was also joined by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, as well as State Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Rais Yasin and State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman.
In PENANG, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib and his wife Toh Puan Raja Noora Ashikin Raja Abdullah attended the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration at the Seberang Perai Selatan District Mosque, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid.
Former Penang State Secretary Datuk Seri Zulkifli Long was crowned the state-level Maulidur Rasul Figure this year.
Also receiving awards were RCAB Food Venture Sdn Bhd managing director Rohaya Che Abu Bakar for the Qudwatur Rasul (Entrepreneur) award, Kuala Lumpur High Court Judicial Commissioner Datuk Muhammad Adam Abdullah for the Qudwatur Rasul (Saudara Kita) award and Penang State Mufti Department Chief Officer (Researcher) Mohd Salmi Shaimi for the Qudwatur Rasul (Special) award.
Earlier, a total of 44 contingents with 1,320 participants from government agencies, uniformed bodies, and NGOs joined a 300-metre procession starting from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Jawi to the Seberang Perai Selatan District Mosque.
In PAHANG, the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah graced the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration at the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Convention Centre in Pekan.
Former Pahang State Financial Officer Datuk Norzan Ahmad was crowned the 2026/1448 Hijrah Pahang Maulidur Rasul Figure, taking home a certificate of appreciation, a plaque and a cash prize of RM10,000.
Also present were State Islamic Religious Affairs, Rural Development and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad, Pahang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin, State Secretary Datuk Seri Nazri Abu Bakar and Pahang Islamic Religious Department director Datuk Ahmad Khirrizal Ab Rahman.
In SABAH, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman officiated the state-level Maulidur Rasul Celebration, which took place at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu.
Also present were his wife Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Sabah State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim M Yahya, Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun and Sabah Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif, who is also the main celebration committee chairman.
Over 10,000 attendees enlivened the event, having previously marched in 96 contingents from Padang Merdeka to the SICC.
Kampung Seri Pulau residents parade with Jalur Gemilang on horseback during Maulidur Rasul and National Month celebrations in Kubang Kerian. — Bernama pic
In KELANTAN, the Maulidur Rasul and National Month celebrations at the Al Taqwa Mosque in Kubang Kerian were also enlivened by the participation of over 20 horses and 400 participants.
Seri Pulau Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) chairman Mat Zohari Abdullah said the participation of horses in the procession was sparked by the suggestion of a local horse breeder who wanted to contribute to the success of the programme.
He noted that the presence of the horses also holds symbolic value, as the animals were among the mounts used since the time of Prophet Muhammad SAW, in addition to serving various functions in the lives of past societies. — Bernama