Mother's Day Studioعيد الأم · Eid al-Umm
Mother's Day 2027 in the Arab World
Mother's Day 2027 in the Arab world is on Sunday, March 21, 2027. Most Arab countries celebrate Eid al-Umm on March 21 every year — the first day of spring.
Which countries celebrate on March 21?
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Sudan and Yemen all mark Mother's Day on March 21. Read more about Egypt, the UAE and Lebanon.
Arab Mother's Day dates
| Year | Eid al-Umm |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, March 21, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, March 21, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, March 21, 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday, March 21, 2030 |
History of Eid al-Umm
The idea of a Mother's Day in the Arab world was championed in Egypt by the journalist brothers Mustafa Amin and Ali Amin, and the first celebration took place in Egypt in 1956. They chose March 21, the first day of spring, as a symbol of new life and generosity. Other Arab countries soon adopted the same date.
Today schools hold celebrations, children give flowers and small gifts, families gather for meals, and classic songs about mothers are played on radio and television.
