Milad is a festival that is very important for those who believe in Islam. Rabi al-Tor had commenced in the third month of the Islamic calendar. The last Prophet Hazrat Mohammad was born on the 12th of this month.
Obviously, Prophet Hazrat Mohammad is a center of reverence for Muslims all over the world, so the day of his birth is very special for those who believe in Islam.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated with great fanfare all over the world, especially in the Indian subcontinent. This day is known as Eid Milad un Nabi or Barawafat.
Eid Milad un Nabi 2023 Date
According to the English calendar. This year, 2023, the birthday of Prophet Hazrat or the 12th Rabi-ul-Awal will be observed on the 27th or 28th of September, 2023. The day is also marked as World Peace Day.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi History & Significance
The full name of prophet Mohammad Saheb, who was born in Mecca, in 570 CE, was Prophet Hazrat Mohammad Sallahu Alaihi Wasallam. His mother’s name was Amina Bibi and his father’s name was Abdullah.
It was the Prophet Hazrat Mohammad who was the first to recite the Holy Quran by Allah. It was then that the Prophet Saheb conveyed the message of the Holy Quran to the people. Hazrat Mohammad always taught that only those who believe in humanity are great.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated as the birthday or birth celebration of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad. Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated with prayers and processions throughout the night. On this day, those who believe in Islam read the holy words of Hazrat Mohammad. People read the Holy Quran in mosques and homes and are motivated to follow the path of goodness told by the Prophet.
On the birthday of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad, houses are decorated and mosques have special decorations. It is customary to read their messages as well as donate to the poor. Charity or Zakat is considered very important in Islam. It is believed that Allah is pleased to help the needy and the poor. The day is a reminder of the compassion, generosity, and teachings of Prophet Mohammad.
How is Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated?
The Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations commenced in Egypt. The Muslims prayed and speeches were then delivered by the ruling tribe and verses from the Quran were narrated by them. The prayers were followed by a grand feast. The ruling tribe was respected as they were considered the messengers of Muhammad.
Later on, the celebrations were modified by Sufi Muslims, and animal sacrifices, torch parades, and public discourses were observed. Now, the day is celebrated by getting dressed in new clothes, praying, and presenting gifts to each other.
The Muslim community reaches a mosque and begins the celebrations by offering the morning namaz followed by a procession. The kids are told stories of the Prophet from the holy Quran. Night-long prayers and social gatherings of friends and family are the highlights of the day. This day is marked as a gazetted holiday in India.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi Facts
- Eid Milad-un-Nabi is the birth as well as the death day of Prophet Mohammad.
- This day is called Maouloud in West Africa.
- In Pakistan, gun salutes and religious chants are observed on this day.
- This day was announced as an official holiday in 1588 by the Ottomans.
- Some Muslims do not consider this day and celebrate only Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-e-Adha.
- Islam and paradise are symbolized by green color.
FAQs
A. The birthday of Prophet Hazrat or the 12th Rabi-ul-Awal will be observed on the 27th or 28th of September, 2023.
A. Eid-e-Milad is celebrated by Muslims as the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
A. Eid Milad un Nabi is celebrated because it was the day when Prophet Muhammad was born.
A. Under the authority of Noor-un-Din Zangi, Sunnis observed Milad-un-Nabi for the first time in public in Syria in the 12th century.
