Prophet Yahya's Birthday
Day off for the Sabian-Mandaean community in Iraq · مولد النبي يحيى عليه السلام
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 May | Sunday | Sabian-Mandaean |
| 2027 | 17 May | Monday | Sabian-Mandaean |
Where it applies
For the Sabian-Mandaean community.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Iraq it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Baghdad around 17 May: high 39°C (103°F), low 22°C (71°F), rain on 1% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Baghdad. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 17 May in Baghdad: (MET Norway)
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