On Sunday, Muslims around the world are celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which falls on the 12th day of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar, Xinhua reported.
Known as Mawlid, the anniversary is celebrated by mainstream Sunni and Shiite denominations of Islam. Mawlid is a national holiday in most Muslim majority countries, apart from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Many Muslims see the Prophet’s birthday as an important time to learn about and reflect on the life of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
Around the world, celebrations of the Prophet’s birthday include stalls selling Islamic books, leaflets, clothing, prayer mats, and other gifts.
Mawlid in Photos
The following pictures show Muslim celebrations worldwide to mark the occasion.
A man paints a boy’s face while taking part in a rally to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Sanaa, Yemen, on Nov. 9, 2019.
Palestinian Muslims sing during a ceremony to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Gaza City, on Nov. 9, 2019. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)
A performer celebrates Prophet’s birthday in Sale, Morocco, on Nov. 9, 2019. (Photo by Chadi/Xinhua)
Performers celebrate the Prophet’s birthday ceremony in Sale, Morocco, on Nov. 9, 2019. (Photo by Chadi/Xinhua)
Performers celebrate the Islamic Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Sale, Morocco, on Nov. 9, 2019. (Photo by Chadi/Xinhua)
Performers celebrate and mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Sale, Morocco, on Nov. 9, 2019. (Photo by Chadi/Xinhua)
Yemenis shout slogans as they take part in a rally to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Sanaa, Yemen, on Nov. 9, 2019.
A man is silhouetted against the sun as he stands with a flag on his head during a rally to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Sanaa, Yemen, on Nov. 9, 2019.
A Palestinian Muslim attends a ceremony to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Gaza City, on Nov. 9, 2019. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)
A Palestinian Muslim attends a ceremony to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Gaza City, on Nov. 9, 2019. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)
