World Durood Day is observed annually on April 20th since 2019 on Raza Academy, Mumbai’s appeal to encourage the widespread recitation of Durood Sharif (blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ). Based on research mentioned in Fatawa Radawiyyah by AlaHazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Qadri Barkaati, this date corresponds to the solar date of the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, celebrated by sharing and reciting salutations worldwide.
Key Details of World Durood Day:
Date: 20 April
•Founder – Muhafiz e Namoos e Risaalat Aseer e Mufti e Aazam Hazrat Alhaaj Muhammad Saeed Noori Sahab
(Founder & President Raza Academy, Mumbai) is the key founder of 20th April World Durood Day
•Promoter – The initiative is widly promoted by Raza Academy and associated Sufi-Sunni groups to mark the Prophet’s birth according to the gregorian calender.
•Purpose: To celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) and express love by reciting Durood Shareef and sending blessings upon him
•Significance: It serves as a reminder to recite Durood frequently and honor the blessed birth, often promoted by organizations like Raza Academy
•Origins: The date is based on research of Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Qadri stating in Fatawa Radawiyyah (vol 26, page 414)that the Prophet’s birth occurred on 20 April 571 AD
•Observance: Muslims are encouraged to read, share, and dedicate as many Durood Sharif as possible on this day.
