Eid Milad-un-Nabi ( Mawlid / Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif ) Birth of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH

Mawlid or Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif, "Birth of the Prophet PBUH"  is a very important day for the Islamic faith.

Muslims across the world celebrate the birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH) on the third month (Rabiul Awal) of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims are celebrating the day with religious zeal and fervor. The way in which the occasion is celebrated depicts several colours of local traditions, besides touch of their religion and their association to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).


This year Eid Milad-un-Nabi, celebrations begin on the evening of 20 November and last until the following evening. Muslims celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.





There are some discrepancies among different Sunni and Shi’a Muslim scholars as to the exact date of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, with Sunni’s using the 12th day of Rabi’ al-awwal and the Shi’a using the 17th day.


The history of this celebration goes back to the early days of Islam when some of the Tabi‘un began to hold sessions in which poetry and songs composed to honour Muhammad were recited and sung to the crowds. The Ottomans declared it an official holiday in 1588, known as Mevlid Kandil.


Muslims prefer to decorate the buildings, recite Naat Sharif, and dedicate Eid Milad un Nabi Mubarak messages on the eve of Rabi ul Awwal.


Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations are held in Mosques or other large gathering places as the communities come together to attend events to celebrate Mawlid. The celebrations generally consist of lectures, speeches, poems and spiritual songs on the life of Muhammad and the Islamic lifestyle.


Special prayers are offered at mosques. Religious leaders and scholars preach the Prophet Muhammed’s teachings. Stories and incidents from his life of morals, such as forgiveness, kindheartedness, bravery, wisdom, honesty, and peace lovingness, are quoted.

Milad-un-Nabi congregations, rallies and processions also take place in major cities across Pakistan. These processions usually start from a central location (central mosques or locations of public prominence), pass through designated routes, and end at the starting point.


Jashan-e-Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) will be observed across Pakistan on November 21 (Wednesday).

This year, the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced to celebrate it as official event.