Milad un-nabi 2021

 Milad un-nabi 2021

Muhammad Prophet's Birthday 2021 

will begin in the evening of

Monday

, 

18 October

and ends in the evening of

Tuesday

, 

19 October

Dates may vary

Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi is the birthday of Prohet Muhammad, it is celerated by Muslisms all over the world in the third month of the Islamic calendar, also known as Rabi'al-awwal. In some parts of the world, Mawlid term is used which means 'to give birth' in Arabic.

In Arabic, the word “Mawlid” means to give birth or bear a child. Eid-e-Milad is celebrated to the birth of Prophet Muhammad. It is believed that the Prophet was born in Mecca on the twelfth day of Rabee-ul-Awwal in 570 CE. The day is dedicated to the Prophet and the dogmas of Islam.

The day is celebrated to the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. It is celebrated in the third month of the Islamic calendar. While the Shias celebrate it on the 17th of the month, the Sunnis celebrate on the 12th of the month, according to the Islamic calendar.

Many Sunni Muslims celebrate this event on the 12th of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while the Shi'a community celebrates it on the 17th of Rabi' al-awwal. Many activities include: Night-long prayer meetings. Marches and parades involving large crowds.

Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif is observed in the many country besides Sri Lanka, Canada,United Kingdom, Nigeria, France, Italy, Germany and Russia. In majority Muslim dominated countries, Mawlid is a national holiday except for Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

The celebrations see hugely organized by on streets, mosques with beautiful decorations standing out in the crowd. Homes are also decked up for the big day. It is celebrated in a full carnival-like manner which also includes charitable work, delicious food being distributed to the needy.

Also, stories about the life and times of Prophet Muhammad are told to children and the day is celebrated with full fervour.