Mawlid is an Islamic event that commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. The day, also commonly known as 'Milad un Nabi', is observed as a public holiday in many countries and is commemorated in Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. It is considered to be 12 Rabi' al-Awwal by most Sunnis, though most Shias consider 17 Rabi' al-Awwal to be the date to mark Mawlid. Like many Islamic celebrations, the date of Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi relies on moon sightings. September 2023 Holidays Calendar With Major Festivals and Events: Get List of Important Dates of the Month.

As the day is based on the Islamic lunar calendar, Mawlid is celebrated on a different day in the Gregorian Calendar each year. This year, Mawlid 2023 will take place on September 26 - 27. The term ‘Mawlid’ is derived from the Arabic word which refers to ‘give birth’. As per religious beliefs, Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca on 12 Rabiulawal in the year 570 CE.

Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi or Mawlid 2023 Date

Mawlid 2023 will be celebrated on September 26 - 27.

Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi or Mawlid Significance

'Mawlid' is celebrated by Muslims around the world during the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar. The day is celebrated with religious lectures and recitals of verses from the Qur'an in mosques. As per historical records, the Turkic general Gokbori started the first annual public festival of the Mawlid in Erbil in 1207. Mawlid is celebrated in all countries that have a significant Muslim population, such as India, Ethiopia, India, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Iraq, Iran, Maldives, Morocco, Jordan, Libya, Russia, and Canada. Islamic Calendar 2023: List of Muslim Festivals, Events, Holidays and Their Georgian and Hijri Dates.

It must be noted that Shias observe the event on the 17th of the month, while Sunnis observe it on the 12th of the month. Some branches of Sunni Islam, such as Wahhabi and Salafi, do not celebrate Mawlid.

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