Mawlid al-Nabi

This year's Mawlid al-Nabi, or milad, commemorates the Prophet Muhammad PBUH's birthday on October 18th. His birthday is commemorated as a national holiday by millions of Muslims throughout the world. Mawlid, Milad, and Eid Milad un-Nabi are other names for the festival. Those who commemorate may decorate their homes, make special meals, and listen to special speeches recalling the prophet's life in mosques. Mawlid is observed on the 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal, the Islamic calendar's third month, which corresponds to October 19 in the Gregorian calendar in 2021. Because the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the date varies every year; it is ten to eleven days shorter than the Gregorian calendar.

Some people prefer not to commemorate the anniversary because it is neither necessary nor specified in Islamic beliefs. Some people also think it's an unneeded invention, thus they don't think it's worth celebrating. Others use Mawlid as a chance to learn more about the prophet's excellent characteristics and teachings. Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen are among the countries in the Middle East and North Africa that have declared the day a public holiday. Local religious groups frequently organize gatherings and marches in Western states with large Muslim populations.

Time: 18th October