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    Mawlid (Arabic: مَولِد), also known as Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi (Arabic: عید ميلاد النبي, romanized: ʿīd mīlad an-nabī, lit. 'feast of the birth of the prophet'), is an observance of the day when the Islamic prophet Muhammad is reported to have been born.

  3. Mawlid, in Islam, the birthday of a holy figure, especially the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. The mawlid of Muhammad was not popularly celebrated until the 13th century, although the Fatimid dynasty in Egypt observed the festival by the end of the 11th century.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  4. Oct 15, 2021 · Mawlid al-Nabi, or milad, is a commemoration of the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's birth, which is seen as a way to remember his significance and teachings. The occasion is marked by decorations, communal meals, speeches and sweets in many Muslim countries, but not all Muslims celebrate it.

  5. Oct 10, 2022 · Learn about the controversy over the date and significance of the Prophet's birth, and the history and practice of mawlid celebrations in Islam. The article cites various sources, including ḥadīth, history, and scholars, to explore the evidence and opinions on the matter.

  6. Mawlid or Eid Milad-un-Nabi is observed on the 12th day of the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

  7. Oct 5, 2022 · Most Muslims celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’ al-awaal – which starts on the evening of Oct. 7 in 2022.

  8. Feb 13, 2011 · The web page explains why celebrating the Prophet's birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) is not part of Islam and contradicts the Quran and the Sunnah. It also suggests an alternative way to venerate the Prophet by fasting on Mondays.