Eid Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e-Milad which is also called Nabid and Mawlid in colloquial Arabic, is a festival celebrated by the Sufi and Barelvi sect during the month of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic lunar calendar, the 12th day of which is celebrated by the Muslims from the Sufi or the Barelvi school of thought as the birth anniversary of the last Prophet of Islam – Prophet Muhammad. The moon sighting for the beginning of the month of Rabi’ al-awwal 1446 AH took place in Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, UAE, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other parts of the world earlier this month i.e. September 2024.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is a day to remember the teachings and kindness of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the believers regard His birthday out of a desire to show their love and devotion to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is an important day for the Muslims as they start the day by offering Namaz and take part in other ritualistic customs. The message of peace, love, mercy, sacrifice, human dignity, dialogue, diversity, and coexistence is the most important message taught by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Eid Milad-un- Nabi reminds us this message of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Eid Milad un Nabi – History, Significance, and Celebrations
“It is you we worship, and you we ask for help.” – The Holy Quran 1:5
“Whoever fears Allah, Allah will find a way out for him and He will provide for him from sources that he could never have imagined.” Quran 65:2-3
“Allah is with the doers of good.” Quran 29:69″
“Show forgiveness, speak for justice and avoid the ignorant.” – The Holy Quran 7:199
“Whoever desires to meet his Lord, he should do good deeds and not associate anyone in the worship of his Lord.” – The Holy Quran 18:110
“O You who believe! Enter absolutely into peace [Islam]. Do not follow in the footsteps of Satan. He is an outright enemy to you.” – The Holy Quran 2:208
“And whosoever fears Allaah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out.” – Al-Talaaq 65:2
“Indeed, Allah (God) will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” Qur’an 13:11
“Do not lose hope, nor be sad.” Quran 3:139