Eid-e-milad is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of _______.

Muslims across the World are celebrating Eid Milad un Nabi or Eid e Milad today October 8, 2022. Those who belong to the Sufi or Barelvi school of thought celebrate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad as Eid Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e- Milad. The day is also known as Nabid and Mawlid in colloquial Arabic. The date of Eid Milad un Nabi is different each year, as it depends on the sighting of the moon and the beginning of the third month in the Islamic calendar Rabi ul Awal. For the unversed, the last messenger of Islam the Prophet was born in 570 CE in the city of Mecca (Makkah). This year the celebrations of Eid Milad un Nabi will begin on the evening of October 8 and will end on October 9. Eid Milad Un Nabi is celebrated across the World in the third month of the Muslim lunar calendar Rabi ul Awal. Eid Milad un Nabi 2022: History and Significance The history of Eid-e-Milad dates back to the early days of Islam when people gathered to read poetry and sang verses to honour Prophet Muhammad. The celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday were started by the Fatimids and dates back to the early four Rashidun Caliphs of Islam. Muslims who observe Milad-un-Nabi remember, discuss, and celebrate the Prophet's life on this day. People pray all night and send Milad-un-Nabi wishes to friends and family. Eid Milad un Nabi 2022: Lesser known facts There are only restricted festivities on Eid Milad un Nabi as the same day also marks the death anniversary of the Prophet. The event is ...

Birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad celebrated A look at the celebrations to mark Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad. Muslims all over the world take part in religious processions, ceremonies and distribute free meals to the poor. November 10, 2019 05:40 pm | Updated November 28, 2021 11:13 am IST